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| Green Hill Pond is a 439-acre enclosed lagoon located principally in South Kingstown, although access is in Charlestown. Green Hill Pond is located between the coastal communities of Ocean Ridge (Charlestown) and Green Hill (South Kingstown). It connects with Ninigret Pond through a narrow, shallow channel and under the Creek Bridge.
Green Hill Pond is quite shallow with many small islands, rocky outcroppings and interesting creeks. It is a combination of wooded areas and summer colonies along the shore. It is bordered along the south by a barrier beach, much of it fringed by extensive salt marshes, providing a great opportunity for birding. Due to bacterial contamination problems and a low level of sea-water flushing, Green Hill Pond has significantly compromised water which has led to closure of its shellfish beds and even recommendations to avoid water contact at certain times. SPC continues to worked with local and state officials on this issue.(press release on Green Hill Pond) (link to consultants report) (Testing data) |
