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RI 6. Newton Swamp. Acreage: About 2000. 



Location: Washington County; Ashaway and Watch Hill quadrangles; 1 mile E 

 of Westerly; reached via Rt. 91 or U.S. 1. 



Description: Major vegetation is white cedar and buttonbush, also some red 

 maple and various grasses and sedges. Excellent habitat for waterfowl and other 

 water birds as well as various mammals and amphibians. Three excellent streams 

 flow through the swamp. Certain areas contain numerous pitcher plants and 

 sundews. 



Encroachments: Minimal at this time; town dump on Chapman Pond adjoining 

 this area. This area should be protected' State has long-range plans for acquisi- 

 tion, when and if funds become available. 



Ownership: Many owners; 1 1 1 acres owned by the state of Rhode Island. 



Data source: John M. Cronan, Division of Conservation, 83 Park St., 

 Providence, R.I. 02900. 



