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At the State House and elsewhere, Audubon promotes legislation, policies and regulations that encourage and support a healthy, thriving environment. Audubon staff members serve on statewide committees, task forces and councils, continually addressing important issues that influence the local environment's well-being.

We have played a leading role as Rhode Island's environmental champion when supporting recycling initiatives, protecting saltwater marshes and stopping DDT use. Audubon has organized coastal clean-ups, strengthened the state's water protection policies and rescued wildlife during oil spills.

Since advocating for the protection of birds in the late 1890s, Audubon has continued to fight for wise laws and policies, which consider and eliminate negative environmental impacts so that we all may continue enjoying the natural beauty of the Ocean State.

 

 
Sustainable transportation funding, that is revenue other than the gasoline tax, to assure smooth roads, safe bridges, adequate transit, and bike-pedestrian passage, continues to lead the work of the coalition leadership, which includes Audubon.  In addition,
The 2011 General Assembly speeds toward the end of the session without resolution on several bills of interest to Audubon.

Working with the RI Water Resources Board, we have promoted and supported the implementation of the Water Use and Efficiency Act, initiated by the Coalition and passed by the General Assembly in 2009.  New WRB regulations address water supplier authority for conservation through billing, rates, and education.

2011 North American Butterfly Association –NABA July Counts for Rhode Island:  Saturday, June 25 for East Bay and Saturday, July 9, for West Bay.

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Are you looking to save money and conserve water resources? Here are a few tips that are easy to incorporate in your daily routine.

blackstone-river.jpgIn Business for the Blackstone, developed by Massachusetts Audubon, promotes good management for stormwater at stores and offices.  A brochure describing steps such as keeping dumpster closed, washing vehicles responsibly, cleaning storm drains, and diverting run-off to landscaped areas, forms the basis for our conversation and further work with businesses. 

We welcome them into the Business Team to improve water quality on Tarkiln Brook, a tributary in the Blackstone watershed. 

According to the R.I. Department of Environmental Management, the Blackstone is out of compliance with copper, cadmium, and bacteria that can be deposited by stormwater.  Thus, Audubon participates to improve water quality and aquatic habitat

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Watershed Counts is a broad coalition of agencies and organizations who have committed to work together to examine and report regularly on the condition of the land and water resources of the Narragansett Bay Watershed Region. In 2011, we have started with five key indicators (climate change, impervious cover, beach closures, fresh water flow and invasive species). Additional indicators will be added during the next several years. These indicators will be used to describe the condition of the watershed region and communicate this information to the public and decision makers.

piptalogo.gifRIPTA to Hold 10 Public Hearings on Proposed Service Reductions

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA ) will hold public hearings on proposed service reductions in all five Rhode Island counties on July 26th – July 28th, August 1st, and August 2, 2011. The Authority announced that the reductions in service statewide are due to a $4.6 million shortfall for FY 2012 (which begins on July 1st) that is caused principally by a reduction in revenue from the state gas tax and the high cost of fuel to operate the system.

The proposed cuts would affect thirty-five (35) communities, thirty-nine (39) bus routes, Flex zones and Park n’ Ride service and include the following changes: eliminating routes or route segments; decreasing service frequency; ending service at 10 pm on weekdays on many routes; and shutting down service at 10 pm on weekends on many routes. RIPTA is also proposing to eliminate all Holiday Bus Service, all Flex Service in Narragansett and some Park n’ Ride service.

Additionally, because American Disability Act (ADA ) service is offered within a ¾ mile corridor of fixed-route service, the Paratransit ADA service that RIPTA provides through the RIde Program may also be reduced wherever there is elimination of a route or segment of a route.

“This is a very painful undertaking for RIPTA. However due to current funding constraints we have no other choice but to consider cuts to service. RIPTA will be diligent in ensuring that these cuts cause minimal impact to our riders,” said RIPTA CEO Charles Odimgbe.

Pawtucket service will be greatly impacted by these proposed service cuts. Five of Pawtucket’s routes may be completely shut down on Saturday; four routes may cease to run on Sunday.

The proposed service reductions include the elimination of routes, or route segments, or service can be found HERE .

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