Quabbin Reservoir region
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The Quabbin Reservoir region is a largely forested, sparsely populated area of central Massachusetts centered on one of the largest man-made public water supplies in the United States, known for its protected watershed, wildlife, and recreation.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geographic region
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watershed region → |
| climate |
humid continental climate
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| contains |
Quabbin Reservoir
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portions of Franklin County → portions of Hampden County → portions of Hampshire County → portions of Worcester County → |
| country |
United States
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| hasActivity |
fishing
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hiking → scenic driving → wildlife viewing → |
| hasCharacteristic |
largely forested
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sparsely populated → |
| hasConservationGoal |
preservation of forested landscape
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protection of drinking water quality → protection of wildlife habitat → |
| hasEcosystemType |
temperate deciduous forest
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| hasFeature |
large surface water reservoir
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protected watershed → |
| hasLandCover |
coniferous forest
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mixed hardwood forest → |
| hasProtectedArea |
Quabbin Reservoir watershed protection lands
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| hasRecreationManagement |
permit-based access in some areas
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| hasRestriction |
limited public access to protect water quality
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| hasUse |
outdoor recreation
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public water supply protection → wildlife habitat → |
| hasViewpoint |
Quabbin Reservoir scenic overlooks
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| hasWildlife |
bald eagle
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black bear → moose → osprey → white-tailed deer → wild turkey → |
| locatedIn |
Massachusetts
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central Massachusetts → |
| managedBy |
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game → |
| near |
Pioneer Valley
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Worcester County → |
| partOf |
Quabbin Reservoir watershed
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| suppliesWaterTo |
Boston metropolitan area
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eastern Massachusetts communities → |
| watershedFor |
Quabbin Reservoir
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Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Pioneer Valley
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contains |
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Quabbin Reservoir region
("Quabbin Reservoir watershed protection lands")
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hasProtectedArea |
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Quabbin Reservoir region
("Quabbin Reservoir watershed")
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partOf |
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Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
("Quabbin Reservoir")
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usesWaterSource |