We are lucky in Rhode Island to have an increasing number of dedicated individuals and groups that watch out for our environment in one way or another. And they are producing some great online publications available to anyone who wants to subscribe. Here are a few newsletters and blogs I see:
- Natural News Network ~ "Rhode Island's own online magazine about your environment -- the news and info you need to explore it, have fun outside, keep up with local issues, live greener, and get involved."
- Environment Rhode Island Report ~ "sent to Environment Rhode Island members three times a year by Environment Rhode Island."
- The Fence Post ~ "Stay current with the happenings along Rhode Island FarmWays. Learn more about our Rhode Island FarmWays places. Get announcements about seasonal events and special offers for Fence Post subscribers."
- Audubon's eWing (for general public) and Nature Notes (for educators)
- Rhode Island River Council e-News
And note that Save the Bay now has some blogs, including the BayKeeper blog by John Torgan. There aren't as many blogs as we currently have menhaden in the Providence River yet, but who knows, there may be more bloggers and news sources for our state's environment than we can possibly count some day soon.
Now, how to keep up with all of this? Well, we don't have to. That's not the point, and it's not possible anyway, so don't try to do that. But at least seek out one blog or news source about something you really love, subscribe, and open the emails they send! There are many entry points to environmental news about our wonderful shared garden called Rhode Island, so start where you are, choose something you enjoy, and go for it. The sidebar of this blog lists more than 50 Rhode Island environmental organizations, and I'll bet you'll find something worth reading ~ and doing!
