Organizations at work in the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed

Calandars:
General
Department of Environmental Management
Providence Journal: South County

The Pawcatuck Watershed Partnership: A coalition of experts from EPA, NRCS, RIDEM, and URI provide support and technical assistance to organizations interested in preserving watershed resources on a sustainable basis. Visit their site or contact Rob Adler (617) 565-9306.

A Water Use Stakeholders Group: A division of the Pawcatuck Watershed Partnership addresses various issues, concerns and conflicts related to water use in this watershed. The focus of this group it to devise non-regulatory approaches to managing water for both human and environmental needs. Visit their web site or contact Alicia Good at RIDEM, Division of Water Resources (401) 222-4700 ext. 7214.

University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension: Provides educational programs, publications, and events to help protect and improve the state's water. For the Municipal Watershed Training program contact, Lorraine Joubert, (401) 874-2138. For the Watershed Watch Program, contact Linda Green or Elizabeth Herron at (401) 874-2905. For the RI Home*A*Syst Program, contact Alyson McCann at (401) 874-5398.

The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association: A nonprofit organization whose mission is to, "promote and protect the lands and waters of the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed." This association relies on member support for its activities and funding. It is active in providing educational opportunities to schools. For more information, email wpwa@efortress.com or contact Nina Rocks at (401) 539-9017.

The Committee for the Great Salt Pond: A non-profit organization created to help protect and enhance one of Block Island's most important natural resources, the Great Salt Pond. For more information, email saltpond@blockisland.com.

Brown University: To visit another webpage that discusses the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed and its impact on the towns of Washington County, as well as a calandar of upcoming meetings, please visit this helpful site created by Environmental Studies students at Brown University.

National organizations

The Audubon Society of RI: The Audubon Society of Rhode Island cherishes a long tradition of environmental advocacy, education, and conservation. Contact Debra Poor at (401) 783-5895.

The Nature Conservancy: Works with businesses and communities to preserve precious places around the world.

Sierra Club: The Rhode Island Chapter of the Sierra Club is dedicated to protecting our precious global environment. Find out how you can get involved. Visit their web site or call (401) 521-4734.