The North Mill Pond is located on the north side of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  It is a 46-acre salt pond, fed by the tidal waters of the Piscataqua River and by the freshwater flow of Hodgson Brook.  Though it is an area that has received little appreciation in the recent past, the pond had an integral role in the historic development of the city.  Its surrounding neighborhoods are a reflection of the diversity of Portsmouth, with areas ranging from heavy industry, to residential neighborhoods to serene salt marsh.  A recent study by ANMP shows that North Mill Pond provides critical habitat necessary for fish and wild life, and an important stopover for migratory birds.
~ Advocates for the North Mill Pond informational brochure, 1998