Class I Shunock River, CT

The Pawcatuck River’s tributaries run through rural, wooded landscapes amongst a series of towns that grew up on the banks of the watercourses, historically as mill villages.

The watershed is the least-developed in Rhode Island, with much of the land undeveloped or in agriculture and the majority still forested. The estuary of the Pawcatuck River winds its way through the highly-developed communities of Pawcatuck Connecticut, and Westerly Rhode Island.

Development pressure is high in this region as is typical along the Atlantic coastline.

These rivers are especially important because of their proximity to major population centers in southern New England, and provide large expanses of open space and recreation.

 

For More Information Visit:

Wood-Pawcatuck Rivers Watershed - rivers.gov