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The Fenton River is a major water source for the University of Connecticut that runs through Mansfield, Storrs, and Willington, as well as small parts of Windham, all but the latter in Tolland County, Connecticut. spanning 18.895 miles (about 30.408 kilometers). It feeds into Mansfield Hollow reservoir at its end, making it a tributary to the Mount Hope, Natchaug, and Willimantic rivers. The Fenton River is fed by several smaller brooks, streams, and creeks. It is used as a water source by the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus, and is as thus relatively shallow.

Fenton River along the Nipmuck Trail just north of CT Route 44 (UConn Forest)

The stone Gristmill on the intersection of Stonemill and Gurleyville roads was once functional, and now is protected by the Joshua's Tract Conservation and Historic Trust. Along its shores are huge swaths of protected land, mainly belonging to the university, Joshua's Trust, Nipmuck Trail, or other such preserve. Soil erosion is a small problem along some stretches.[1][2] The USGS has a river flow and height monitoring station posted in the Fenton on Old Turnpike Road, in Storrs.[3] It is currently not being pumped due to drought.

Flora and fauna

The animal life that is found here is much like that of any river in northeastern Connecticut. Great blue heron sightings are common, as are those of snapping turtles and bobcats on the shore. Occasionally, a loon may be spotted, though this is rare, and often dismissed as a duck. It is a renowned fishing spot among local anglers, providing rainbow trout and salmon. Many of the trout are placed in the river by the DEEP and by UConn.[4][5][6] Many mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians are found here, and it is a breeding ground for dragonflies and other insects.

A good selection of plants grow along the banks. Trees such as birch, pine, beech, and willow abound. Oaks and maples are found in smaller numbers. There is enough moisture and shade for several species of fungi to grow in.

References

"The Fenton River: Background and University Usage". UCONN. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
"Fenton River, CT". iTouchMap. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
"USGS Current Conditions for USGS 01121330 FENTON RIVER AT MANSFIELD, CT".
"Trout Stocking Maps".
"The Fenton River". Archived from the original on 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
http://articles.courant.com/2005-09-30/news/0509300592_1_water-supply-water-system-willimantic-river ^{[bare URL]}

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Rivers of Connecticut by drainage system

Long Island Sound

Black Rock Harbor	Ash Creek Rooster River
Bridgeport Harbor	Pequonnock River
Connecticut River Watershed	Blackledge River Coginchaug River Connecticut River Duck River Eightmile River Falls River Farmington River Hockanum River Hubbard River Jeremy River Lieutenant River Mattabesset River Nepaug River Pameacha Creek Park River Pequabuck River Podunk River Salmon River Scantic River
Housatonic River Watershed	Blackberry River East Aspetuck River Housatonic River Konkapot River Mad River Naugatuck River Pomperaug River Rocky River Schenob Brook Shepaug River Still River Ten Mile River Whiting River
Little Narragansett Bay (Pawcatuck River Watershed)	Ashaway River Green Fall River Pawcatuck River Shunock River Wood River
Milford Harbor	Wepawaug River
New Haven Harbor	Mill River Quinnipiac River West River
Norwalk Harbor (Norwalk River Watershed)	Norwalk River Silvermine River
Saugatuck River Watershed	Aspetuck River Saugatuck River
Thames River Watershed	Basset Brook Beaver Brook Bigelow Brook Fenton River Fishers Brook Five Mile River French River Hop River Little River Merrick Brook Moosup River Mount Hope River Natchaug River Oxoboxo River Pachaug River Quinebaug River Shetucket River Thames River Willimantic River Yantic River
Others	Black Hall River Byram River Cove River Farm River Hammonasset River Indian River (Milford) Mianus River Mill River (Fairfield) Mystic River Niantic River Noroton River Oyster River Rippowam River

Upper New York Bay

Hudson River Watershed	Titicus River

Thames River Watershed

Tributaries

Connecticut	Basset Brook Beaver Brook Bigelow Brook Fenton River Fishers Brook Five Mile River French River Hop River Little River Merrick Brook Moosup River Mount Hope River Natchaug River Oxoboxo River Pachaug River Quinebaug River Shetucket River Thames River Willimantic River Yantic River
Massachusetts	French River Quinebaug River

Lakes

Connecticut	Ashford Lake Gardner Lake Killingly Pond Lake Chaffee Mansfield Hollow Lake Mashapaug Lake Quaddick Reservoir West Thompson Lake

v t e Willimantic, Connecticut
Schools and universities	Natchaug School Eastern Connecticut State University
Landmarks and places	Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum Main Street Windham Town Hall Willimantic Freight House Jillson Mills Windham Textile Museum Jillson House Jillson Square Willimantic Footbridge Willimantic Armory Willimantic Elks Club Prospect Hill
Geography	Shetucket River Willimantic River Hop River Natchaug River Mansfield Hollow Lake Fenton River

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