Quonochontaug Pond
Encyclopedia
Quonochontaug is a coastal lagoon
in the towns of Charlestown
and Westerly, both in Washington County, Rhode Island
, United States. It is the most saline of nine such lagoons (often referred to as "salt ponds") in southern Rhode Island.
Lagoon
A lagoon is a body of shallow sea water or brackish water separated from the sea by some form of barrier. The EU's habitat directive defines lagoons as "expanses of shallow coastal salt water, of varying salinity or water volume, wholly or partially separated from the sea by sand banks or shingle,...
in the towns of Charlestown
Charlestown, Rhode Island
Charlestown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 7,827 at the 2010 census.-History:Charlestown is named after King Charles II, and was incorporated in 1738. The area was formerly part of the town of Westerly...
and Westerly, both in Washington County, Rhode Island
Washington County, Rhode Island
Washington County, commonly known colloquially as South County, is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Washington County borders Kent County to the north, New London County in Connecticut to the west, Suffolk County in New York to the southwest, the Atlantic...
, United States. It is the most saline of nine such lagoons (often referred to as "salt ponds") in southern Rhode Island.