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• Whale Rock: Protecting Our Coastlines

  NARRAGANSETT, RI
  June 28, 2011 2011 06 28

  The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island recently purchased one of the most iconic and important remaining coastal properties in the state. Thanks to a broad coalition, parts of the Narrow River and Narragansett Bay coastline are forever protected from pollution and habitat loss. Learn More

• Partnering for a Day of Action

  WEST GREENWICH, RI
  May 12, 2011 2011 05 12

  The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island was thrilled to be the beneficiary of over two dozen hard working professionals from Schneider’s local APC headquarters who spent their May 12 working hard at our Tillinghast Pond Management Area. Learn More

• Terry Sullivan:  New State Director

  Providence, RI
  April 18, 2011 2011 04 18

  The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island announced today that Terry Sullivan has been named the new Rhode Island state director. He replaces Janet Coit who was appointed to be the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Management. Learn More

• The Grills Property: A Land & Water Conservation Success Story

  Hopkinton, RI
  June 02, 2010 2010 06 02

  Wetlands and floodplains provide a critical role in mitigating the impacts of flooding. Learn More

• The Ocean SAMP

  July 08, 2010 2010 07 08

  The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island is working with partners to protect sensitive ocean habitat. Learn More

• Critical Piece of Tiverton Coastline and Farm Heritage Preserved

  TIVERTON, RI
  August 12, 2010 2010 08 12

  "Land protection helps preserve a vital industry in Rhode Island: agriculture" - Ken Ayers Learn More

• A Celebration of Farmland Conservation

  TIVERTON, RI
  September 10, 2010 2010 09 10

  Ferolbink Farm Project promotes the conservation of farmland and the protection of marshland. Learn More

• Janet Coit Nominated for Director of the RI Department of Environmental Management

  PROVIDENCE, RI
  November 30, 2010 2010 11 30

  Janet Coit, RI Chapter Director, is  Nominated by Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee for Director of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management(RIDEM) Learn More

• Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Explained

  Please visit Massachusetts' "Faces of Conservation" or click the link below.
  

  A "Question & Answer" with Sarah Murdock, Senior Policy Advisor on the Climate Change Initiative Team. Learn More

• Shellfish Transplant Hailed a Success, Clams are Doing Well and Reproducing

  Charlestown, RI
  November 15, 2009 2009 11 15

  Clam numbers doubled at chosen sanctuaries within Quonochontaug and Ninigret Ponds.

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• Rhode Island Faces More than 7 Degree Increase Over Next 100 Years

  PROVIDENCE, RI
  August 27, 2009 2009 08 27

  Analysis by The Nature Conservancy shows climate change threatens Rhode Island’s tourism and maritime industries Learn More

• Local Kids Get Wet Learning about Beach Ecology at Goosewing Beach Preserve

  Little Compton, RI
  July 18, 2009 2009 07 18

  Children, and adults alike, fill out their "Nature Passports" as they visit "Exploration Stations".

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• Coastal Areas Preserved: Group Aims to Limit Nutrients in Coastal Ponds

  South Kingstown, RI
  November 24, 2009 2009 11 24

  Several building lots were acquired near Green Hill Pond to minimize impact of development.

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• Construction to Begin on New Education Center at Goosewing Beach

  Little Compton, RI
  February 19, 2010 2010 02 19

  A grand opening ceremony is planned for the summer. Learn More

• Important Ninigret Pond Area Protected:

  South Kingstown, RI
  February 10, 2010 2010 02 10

  Group Is Tackling Development Threat Through Real Estate Acquisition Learn More

• Natural Areas of Rhode Island: Protecting Billions of Dollars of Properties from Flooding

  Providence, RI
  April 5, 2010 2010 04 05

  By Janet Coit, State Director of The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island Learn More

• More of the Queens River Protected

  Exeter, RI
  January 4, 2010 2010 01 04

  Group is Building a Corridor of Conservation Land to Protect Watershed Learn More

• Local Families Enjoy Wilbour Woods Day in Little Compton

  Little Compton, RI
  June 07, 2009 2009 06 07

  "This place is kind of a hidden treasure." _ Wilbour Woods Visitor Learn More

• Land Conservation Project Adds 75 Acres to Exeter Preserve

  Exeter, RI
  June 27, 2009 2009 06 27

  The Talbot Property is added to the Queens River Preserve Network Learn More

• Conservancy Presents Comprehensive Marine Information

  Warwick, RI
  June 09, 2009 2009 06 09

  "The northwest Atlantic has sustained communities and economies for generations, and now it needs our help.” Janet Coit, RI Chapter State Director Learn More

• Major Shellfish Transplant to Top Last Years Success

  Westerly, RI
  May 05, 2009 2009 05 05

  A benefit to the health and marine life of South County coastal ponds. Learn More

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Conservancy Shells Out for Oyster Reefs

The Westerly Sun
Oceans & Coasts
October 02, 2011

A recent study conducted by the Nature Conservancy and its partners found 85 percent of the world's oyster reefs have been lost due to over-harvesting, pollution, sedimentation and disease. Steven Brown, from The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island, says oyster reefs play a crucial role in aquaculture. Their existence promotes shellfish species diversity, which helps to increase finfish populations.  Steven and his team are surveying Ninigret Pond, looking for suitable sites to construct four artificial oyster reefs they plan to build next spring.  Read The Westerly Sun.

Reviving A Near-Extinct Population

Providence Business Journal
Oceans & Coasts
March 07, 2011

The Nature Conservancy believes the time is now to restore suitable substrate in Rhode Island's estuaries in order to build habitat for oysters and encourage a resurgent wild population.  Large volumes of shells will be collected from participating restaurants and oyster bars and recycled into what is known as "cultch", for young oysters to settle on.  Young oysters are believed to prefer the surface of dead oyster shell as opposed to other surfaces.  Learn about this effort.

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