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Grant will boost reserve on Prudence
Because of its presence in the middle of the Bay, the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is one of the more difficult places to visit. With much of it on Prudence Island, visitors can only get there by ferry or private boat. One day, thanks to a planned series of federal grants, there will be more there for the visitors who do make it.

06/28/2009

DEM grant money to help keep pump-out stations running
It has been 11 years since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designated Rhode Island waters a “No Discharge” zone where it is illegal for boaters to allow wastes to go overboard.

06/21/2009

R.I. to get tough on polluters
It looks like polluters will soon face much heavier fines in Rhode Island.

06/14/2009

Most still don’t get the drift about oceans
A new survey of 22,000 people across the country shows that little progress has been made in the last 10 years in making the public aware of the many problems challenging the world’s oceans.

06/07/2009

Lean all about Rhode Island’s natural world this summer
Another summer of expert presentations on Rhode Island’s natural world, called Wildlife Wednesdays, has been scheduled by the Friends of the National Wildlife Refuges of Rhode Island and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at the Kettle Pond Visitor Center in Charlestown.

05/31/2009

Compromise may help curb diesel emissions
A coalition of environmental groups and health organizations report they are optimistic that they can take substantial steps this year to reduce the dangerous pollutants emitted by heavy duty diesel engines.

05/24/2009

Paddling alliance explores new horizons
Do you look for company when you go paddling on local waterways? Are you interested in boating in new places?

05/17/2009

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‘Green’ businessman to speak about eco-friendly practices
Ray Anderson, the businessman with probably the longest track record and highest profile for practicing “green” business in the country, is giving a talk on sustainable business practices from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Rhode Island Convention Center.

05/10/2009

Nature Conservancy celebrates 20th anniversary
Nonprofit groups have lots of choices for celebrating significant anniversaries: gala dinners, big conferences, fundraising campaigns. The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island has found a different way to recognize its 20th. It is inviting Rhode Islanders to step outside and visit some of the state’s most beautiful places.