 The former Gorham location, which includes the pond's cove, are contaminated with toxic metals, solvents and combustion waste products.In the 1960s In an effort to raise awareness about the pond and its condition, a nonprofit called the Urban Pond Procession (now UPP Arts) was established.UPP Arts used the arts and the humanities to advocate for environmental issues in Rhode Island and particularly in Mashapaug Pond.