The Providential Gardener

Rhode Island's Wildlife Habitats

Habitat is the subject of chapter 2 of the 2015 RI Wildlife Action Plan. The draft plan is ready for public comment and meetings in December. RI's key habitats are described in the context of the larger northeast region, which... Read more →

Special Downtown Providence River Paddle – October 19, 2014

Meet the Woonasquatucket Board and Staff.... Would you like to learn more the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC)? Enjoy a special paddle plus refreshments on the Woonasquatucket River on Sunday, October 19th, 2014 beginning at 4:30 PM. Not only will... Read more →

What's Your RI E-IQ?

RI E-IQ = Rhode Island Environmental Information Quotient What do you know about Rhode Island's natural environment? I've just spent a little time looking for locally produced lists of Rhode Island rivers and native mammals, and I am not satisfied... Read more →

A Fowl Problem ~ Save the Bay Video

There are dozens more videos from Save the Bay on YouTube! Read more →

Rhode Island Floods ~ March 2010

We Rhode Islanders are experiencing the worst flooding in memory this week, with record rainfalls of 8-9 inches in two days and many of our rivers not only at flood stage but at record levels that have broken records set... Read more →

Urban Stormwater Retrofit Practices Manual Published

From the Center for Watershed Protection in Ellicott City, Maryland: The Center has released the Latest Manual in the Urban Subwatershed Restoration Manual Series. Until now, no definitive guidance has been available on the art and science of urban retrofitting.... Read more →

Coastweeks 2007 ~ A Celebration of the Coast

There are so many events coming up as part of Coastweeks 2007—A Celebration of the Coast, from September 15 through October 13, that I must give you fair warning! Take out your calendar and check out their calendar on the... Read more →

Be a River Ranger!

Some news from the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council: Woonasquatucket River Rangers Need Volunteers! The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is currently running its River Rangers summer program, which employs a small team of Providence youth to be stewards for the parks... Read more →

The Importance of Wetlands...

You can find articles on the environment everywhere, including in most issues of the Providence Business Journal. Recently Robert W. Varney, regional administrator of EPA's New England office in Boston, wrote a guest column, "Honoring a legacy by protecting valuable... Read more →

Rhode Island Cultured Shellfish

No, this post is not about well-educated clams ~ excuse me, this is Rhode Island ~ quahogs. I am looking at an Ocean State Aquaculture Association (OSAA) brochure I picked up at Agriculture Day at the State House in May... Read more →