Eel River is approximately 3.9 miles in length from the headwaters at the cranberry bogs east of Long Pond Road to the mouth at Plymouth Harbor. Another branch of the river begins south of Forge Pond and continues north past Clifford Road bridge where it connects to the main branch. The Eel River Watershed consists of approximately 15 square miles, containing roughly 800 acres of open water habitat for various fish species and wildlife that create a healthy ecosystem. The watershed is a valuable asset to the Town of Plymouth not only for its natural resources but also aesthetic and recreational opportunities it provides for locals and tourists. More importantly, Eel River is an intricate part of the Plymouth-Carver Sole Source Aquifer, which provides drinking water to ~200,000 people living in Plymouth and six other municipalities.
The Eel River Watershed Association is a non-profit organization, incorporated in 1997 dedicated to protecting Eel River and to:
Officers & Board Members