The Providential Gardener

Hearing on Ocean Habitat ~ December 2, 2014

The New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) is conducting a public hearing December 2, 6-8pm at the Radisson Airport Hotel, 2081 Post Road, Warwick, RI, to solicit comments on Draft Omnibus Habitat Amendment 2 including the Draft Environmental Impact Statement... Read more →

Ocean SAMP Planning Meeting ~ October 15, 2014

The Northeast Regional Planning Body will be holding a public meeting on October 15th from 5:00 - 7:30pm on the URI Bay Campus in the Coastal Institute. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss progress on regional ocean planning.... Read more →

RI Food Day Events ~ October 24, 2011

The RI Food Policy Council released its first RI Food Assessment report this morning at the State House in a standing-room-only presentation. The assessment is the topic of a two-hour public discussion later this afternoon. Come to this presentation of... Read more →

What do You Think about What the 2010 Candidates for Governor Say about Rhode Island's Environment?

Let Your Voice Be Heard! Comment on the Gubernatorial Candidates' Remarks about RI's Environment! Rhode Island's environment is greatly impacted by political decisions and budget constraints, and of course with the economy in its present sluggish state and not enough... Read more →

Voice Your Views at the Providence Waterfront Charrette

Some day they will complete the I-Way construction project, and India Point Park will be more accessible again. But what will the view be at the waterfront when the dust settles? Friends of India Point Park urge all interested Providence... Read more →

Providence Tomorrow ~ Rethinking the Northeast Section of the City

A series of workshops for the Mount Hope, Hope, and Blackstone neighborhoods next week should produce some interesting ideas, because a lot of neighbors are taking a strong interest. See the Providence Tomorrow website for details, as well as the... Read more →

Meeting Thursday, July 19, about Route 1 in Washington County

Plans to preserve the rural nature of Route 1 in Charlestown are under consideration. See the Providence Journal article in the Charlestown area edition, published on July 11, and an article in The Day, published on July 16 for details.... Read more →

India Point Park ~ Moratorium Hearing

Note: The Providential Gardener will post notices of relevant meetings in the public interest. Send meeting info. From David Riley, of Friends of India Point Park (Providence) Dear Friends of India Point Park, Providence City Council Public Hearing next MONDAY,... Read more →

Dexter Training Ground (Providence) Park Proposal

Of interest to Providence residents: June 19th (today) is the last day to submit comments on the plans for Dexter Training Ground, where a dog park has been proposed. The Parks Department has put up a page on the Providence... Read more →