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Quicksand Pond

Pond near Little Compton, RI

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Quicksand Pond is a pond in Little Compton, Rhode Island. It is a major winter flounder spawning area, has Rare Species Habitat and Significant Natural Communities designation, and is part of a proposed natural greenway corridor. Quicksand Pond is also entirely surrounded by critical habitats, and there are a number of protected areas adjacent to Quicksand Pond. It is part of the Southeastern Coastal Watershed Basin. It is part of one of the most scenic and undisturbed coastal areas in Rhode Island, and its protection is of high priority. Approximately half of the shorelines on Quicksand Pond are undeveloped, the remainder are developed as private residences.

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Rhode Island Sound

Sound near Newport, RI

Pond near Little Compton, RI

Pond near Little Compton, MA

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Quicksand Pond

Quicksand Pond

Quicksand Pond