09/18/2026
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Ware River Act. This piece of legislation began the process of purchasing and clearing 23,000 acres of land along the Ware River in Oakham, Rutland, Hubbardston and Barre to create what would become the Ware River Watershed. Here are some ways to explore the Ware River Watershed with the staff from the Quabbin Visitor Center and learn the history and how the land is managed today.