The Providential Gardener

RI Legislative Update ~ RI Transportation Investment & Debt Reduction Act of 2011

The Providential Gardener, a member of the Coalitiion for Transportation Choices, supports the passage of the Transportation Investment and Debt Reduction Act of 2011 and urges other Rhode Islanders to read up on this and join others who support this... 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 →

Tom Horton, Ecosystem Restoration, and the New Economy

Sigh. We set goals, and then things happen. It always seems to take longer to achieve success than we can ever imagine. That's what struck me as I reviewed my notes from the 7th Annual Land & Water Summit held... Read more →

The Story of Bottled Water

World Water Day was March 22, but really, every day is Water Day, isn't it? I love it when people send links to good resources ~ there's so much out there, it's hard to follow all the websites worth watching.... Read more →

Ecological Restoration in the RI Constitution ~ Greg Gerritt ~ Prosperity for RI

See the post, Ecological Restoration in the RI Constitution, Greg Gerritt's blog, Prosperity for RI. He quotes the RI Constitution, Section 17. Fishery rights -- Shore privileges -- Preservation of natural resources. What better mission statement for our environment do... Read more →

Farmland and Open Space Protection Funding Bond Referendum

Since local farming and preservation of open space is such a popular cause in Rhode Island and previous bond issues have been overwhelmingly approved, I've posted the RI Land Trust Council's views and supporting information in their entirety on What... Read more →

Sustainable Sakonnet

Happy New Year! I love starting fresh at the beginning of the year, and The Providential Gardener has high hopes for the future of the garden called Rhode Island that we all share and tend. There's a lot of work... Read more →

No Child Left Inside

Senator Jack Reed has recently introduced legislation to strengthen and expand environmental education in the schools called the No Child Left Inside Act 2007. Here are some links that provide background: Jack Reed press release regarding No Child Left Inside... Read more →

Global Warming Legislative Proposal in Congress

From Environment Rhode Island: "There are times in history when nations or people reach a turning point. When opportunities or challenges present themselves - and they can't be ignored. Moments when decisive action is not only warranted, but becomes a... Read more →