Whats New Around the Watershed?
Changes at the NBEP
In March 2013, the NBEP Management Committee, with EPA concurrence, approved a plan to consolidate NBEP operations under one host organization and relocate the program later this summer to a main office in Providence, RI, which is central to the Narragansett Bay’s bi-state watershed, along with a satellite office in Massachusetts. Under the new organizational arrangements for the NBEP, the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) is assuming the role of program host and fiscal agent, and will be working closely with the program’s Management Committee to enhance the important work of the NBEP.
Employment Opportunity: NEIWPCC is currently recruiting for a Senior Program Manager to direct the NBEP. Details regarding this employment opportunity can be found at: http://www.neiwpcc.org/employment/neiwpccopenings.asp
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This project was developed by NBEP with funding from EPA and the support of a diverse steering committee, including municipal planners from Warwick, West Warwick and Cranston, R.I. The report identifies opportunities to restore the ecosystem of the Pawtuxet River while improving climate-change preparedness—for example, by reducing flooding vulnerability in areas affected by the floods of April, 2010.
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The Narragansett Bay Journal, Spring 2013 Issue #26 is out.
The Spring issue #26 focuses on climate change. With Superstorm Sandy behind us, our authors reflect on how climate change is impacting our day to day lives, and what the decision makers are doing to adapt to the inevetable rising sea levels, increased storminess and rising temperatures. We do not try to be comprehenisve, but we hope these articles will entice you to "Go Deeper" to learn more about Climate Change in the Narragansett Bay Watershed.
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After extensive consultation with Bay and watershed stakeholders who reviewed iterative drafts of the plan, a final revision of the NBEP CCMP Update 2012 is now available. Visit our CCMP Update 2012 page to download the document and review stakeholder comments.
"Rivers Unbound" is the report of the River Restoration Working Group of the R.I. Habitat Restoration Team. To download draft report visit our River Working Group page.
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Check out our new Goose Facts page to learn more about why it's bad to feed the birds and why we need to manage their population within the Park.
Thanks to all the volunteers who came to our water quality monitoring training with Watershed Watch! Your assistance monitoring the health of the Roger Williams Park Ponds will be a big help in ensuring the work we do to restore the Park is making a positive impact. If anyone is interested in participating in volunteer efforts around the park please contact Lesley Lambert at lesley@nbep.org.
