Day 26: The Webhannet River

If the saga of The Mayne Garden was made into a movie the main character would be the Webhannet River. Located on the banks of the river in Wells, the success of The Mayne Garden ebbs and flows with the river itself. If you follow this blog you know the behavior of the river is the major influence on the health and survival of our Garden. All said...it is the unpredictable nature of the Webhannet that makes living (and growing a garden) on its banks so invigorating.
 


Here are some interest facts about the Webhannet River:

1. The Webhannet River is approximately 8.3 miles long and its body lies entirely in the town of Wells, Maine

2. Pope's Creek, Depot Brook and Blacksmith Brook are the three main tributaries of the river.

3. 1,167 acres of river estuary, salt marsh and uplands are protected by the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

4. US Army Corps of Engineers.built the two jetties located at the mouth of the Webhannet river in 1961. When built the north jetty was 580 feet long and the south 920.

5. In 1963 the north jetty was extended 200 feet. And in 1965 both jetties were extend again, north to 1,225 feet-south to 1,300feet.