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  • Source: Wood River (Pawcatuck River tributary)

    • The Wood river" target="_blank">River is a river" target="_blank">river in the U.S. states of Connecticut and Rhode Island. It flows approximately 25 miles (40 km) and is a major tributary of the Pawcatuck river" target="_blank">River. There are eight dams along the river" target="_blank">river's length.


    Sources


    The Wood river" target="_blank">River's source is in the swamps northwest of Porter Pond in Sterling, Connecticut. From there, it flows southeast to Hazard Pond, where the river" target="_blank">river crosses into Rhode Island. From the state line, it flows southeast past Escoheag Hill and over Stepstone Falls, then south through Beach Pond State Park where it receives the Flat river" target="_blank">River.
    After receiving the Flat river" target="_blank">River, the Wood continues south through the Arcadia Management Area and into the towns of Richmond and Hopkinton, where it flows through the villages of Wyoming and Hope Valley. The river" target="_blank">river continues south through Hopkinton where it converges with the Pawcatuck river" target="_blank">River at the village of Alton. The Wood river" target="_blank">River serves as the border between Richmond and Hopkinton.
    The upper Wood river" target="_blank">River, from its source to Stepstone Falls, is known locally as the Falls river" target="_blank">River.


    Major resource to the community


    The Wood river" target="_blank">River, located in Southwestern Rhode Island, is a protected and beneficial source of water to the Northeast Corridor. The Wood river" target="_blank">River is one of the last remaining pristine bodies of water in the Northeast between New York and Boston. According to the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association, "The Pawcatuck Watershed provides drinking water to over 100,000 residents". There are various laws that have been created in order to preserve this natural source. The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association's (WPWA's) mission is to protect the land and water of the Wood-Pawcatuck river" target="_blank">River from any pollution, such as boating, in order to protect the water sources for more than ten towns. The river" target="_blank">River has been considered one of the most untouched for several years, thanks to the WPWA. The WPWA works to monitor the use of any non-electric-powered boats entering the river" target="_blank">river, as this could be a major cause of pollution. The Wood river" target="_blank">River is opposed to the use of any contaminating factors because so many people fish in the river" target="_blank">river and often eat the catch of the day. The water in the river" target="_blank">river is also used by visitors to and residents in the area.
    There are several access points along the river" target="_blank">river. As well as being known as one of the most pristine rivers in the Northeast, the Wood river" target="_blank">River's pure waters also offer a source for several other activities and family fun. Families can enjoy boating and fishing all year long. Many visitors come to Rhode Island and Connecticut to enjoy canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and even hiking along the water's edge. With traffic being so heavy along the river" target="_blank">river, it is important to preserve the river" target="_blank">river. Cleanliness and fun at the river" target="_blank">river go hand in hand.


    Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association


    The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association (WPWA) is the main reason why the Wood river" target="_blank">River has remained so pure over the years. The WPWA monitors the use of non-electric-powered boats entering the river" target="_blank">river, a potential source of pollution for the river" target="_blank">river, its eco-system and surrounding land. The WPWA is opposed to the use of any contaminating factors because many people fish in the river" target="_blank">river and often eat the catch of the day. The river" target="_blank">river is used by visitors to the area and local residents. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency stated that "The Pawcatuck Basin Aquifer System is the sole source of drinking water for the residents of that area; there are no viable alternative sources of sufficient supply; the boundaries of the designated area and project review area have been reviewed and approved by EPA; and if contamination were to occur, it would pose a significant public health hazard and a serious financial burden to the area's residents."


    Crossings


    Below is a list of all crossings over the Wood river" target="_blank">River. The list starts at the headwaters and goes downstream.

    Sterling
    Porter Pond Road
    West Greenwich
    Hazard Road
    Falls river" target="_blank">River Road
    Exeter
    Ten Rod Road (RI 165)
    Arcadia Road
    Richmond
    Skunk Hill Road
    Bridge Street
    Hopkinton
    Main Street (RI 3)
    Switch Road
    Interstate 95
    Hope Valley Road
    Woodville Road
    Church Street


    Tributaries


    In addition to many unnamed tributaries, the following brooks and rivers feed the Wood:

    Carson Brook
    Kelley Brook
    Flat river" target="_blank">River
    Parris Brook
    Roaring Brook
    Baker Brook
    Brushy Brook
    Diamond Brook
    Canonchet Brook


    See also


    List of rivers in Connecticut
    List of rivers in Rhode Island


    References


    Maps from the United States Geological Survey

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