MONDAYS IN MAY !!!
The Rhode Island Rivers Council announces the first offering of its RI Watershed Stewardship Program. Learn about the best ways to protect and restore our rivers and their watersheds in partnership with your fellow citizens. Learn about how to make all of our rivers fishable and swimmable in your neighborhood and throughout our state. Our first spring session is proudly being hosted by the Buckeye Brook Watershed Council in Warwick .
Class 1: Introductions and Basic Watershed Facts
Monday, May 2 nd 6:30 to 9:00pm
Class 2: Water Quality and Quantity
Monday, May 9 th 6:30 to 9:00pm
Workshop: Water Quality and Quantity
Saturday, May 14 th 9:30am to 3:00pm
Class 3: Land Conservation, Riparian Buffer Protection & Watershed Planning
Monday, May 16 th 6:30 to 9:00pm
Class 4: Tools for Watershed Protection and Restoration
Monday, May 23 rd 6:30 to 9:00pm
Class location: Knights of Columbus , 475 Sandy Lane , Warwick
(Intersection of Sandy Lane and Warwick Avenue )
Workshop location: Warwick Wastewater Treatment Facility, 125 Arthur Devine Blvd
(Off Jefferson Blvd )
The RI Rivers Council was created by the RI General Assembly (RIGL46-28) to provide policy guidance and stewardship for the state’s rivers and their watersheds. The Rivers Council works in conjunction with nine designated local watershed councils located throughout the state. The Rivers Council generally meets the second Wednesday of the month at state offices in Providence. Your input is welcome. More information can be found on the Rivers Council at http://www.planning.state.ri.us/rivers/default.htm. For specific inquiries, contact Rivers Council Chair Meg Kerr at 401-714-2313 or megkerr@cox.net.
Becoming a RI Watershed Steward recognized by the Rivers Council will enable you to become a more effective advocate for our rivers and their watersheds by learning hands-on techniques and insights about the river network. To become recognized, course attendance and performing a community service project with the Rivers Council or one of its designated watershed councils is required. Course enrollment is limited to 30. A course manual will be provided to participants. The course fee is $45 which is a subsidized rate. Course scholarships and financial support for community service projects are available at the discretion of the Rivers Council. The Rivers Council plans to offer the course each spring and autumn in communities throughout the state.
Return your registration form and make check payable to: RI Rivers Council, PO Box 1565, North Kingstown, RI 02852
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