the station lies within the merrimack river watershed. fourteen freshwater ponds fed by springs or streams, which occupy approximately 100 acres (405,000 m²), and seven miles (11 km) of streams exist on the station. the ponds are bordered by wetlands, and the streams by riparian vegetation. riffle and pool habitats are favorable for many cold water fish species. wetland types include freshwater emergent marshes of variable depths, wet meadows, shrub and deciduous wooded swamps such as red maple and black gum swamps, and a red spruce bog. this bog contains a deep peat layer.