• Report from the Director, June 2008 - The National Estuary is funded under the Clean Water Act and administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Every three years, each of the 28 local NEPs undergoes a program evaluation called an Implementation Review; the NBEP will be reviewed in the next round of reviews in early 2009. EPA staff use a newly developed evaluation method and participate in a series of meetings and conference calls that culminate in a 2-3 day site visit to the program being reviewed. The review team also includes a director from another NEP. I recently served that role in the EPA review of the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership, located in Portland, ME. It's a great way to learn about the successes achieved and the challenges faced by NEPs and I have found that participating in these reviews provides ideas for improving our own program. Read More.

Get ready for summer!!
Rhode Island Blueways Presents:
Paddle RI
Beginning May 31st and continuing every weekend until July 27th Watershed councils and other local organizations are hosting a series of paddling events for the public. Each weekend day will highlight a different watershed organization and river so
Mark your calendars!!
Click here to learn more and register today for a paddling trip down a river near you!