The salt marshes that are vitally important in protecting shorelines from erosion are increasingly threatened with death by ...

The breachway and nearby "Quonnie" salt pond are a frequently missed shoreline stop. The 730-acre salt pond, Rhode Island's third largest, and the breachway make for a great summer destination.

the plant looks like a tile mosaic from above. Pumps transfer the brine resulting from this initial evaporation stage to concentration ponds, where the salt content rises to 25%. Another set of ...