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Top Green Businesses

These businesses have been honored for their green initiatives by city, state or national environmental agencies.

Rhode Island Chemical Safe Schools Committee
Rhode Island Chemical Safe Schools Committee recieved the EPA's Environmental Merit Award for their work in reducing the risks associated with chemicals in schools. The group's efforts led to training workshops, new manuals, new regulations banning storage of hundreds of chemicals, and a review of school inventories.

 

Salt Ponds Coalition
The EPA awarded the Salt Ponds Coaliton with an Environmental Merit Award for 20 years of data collected, demonstrating the level of pollution facing the ponds. The coalition's volunteer work includes analyzing the pond, educating the public, and working to preserve the ponds. The great success of the coalition has meant more members and more grant money working toward the health of Rhode Island's ponds.
Warwick, R.I. wastewater treatment facility
The Warwick Wastewater Treatment Facility was recently selected by the EPA for a regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award.  The staff of the Warwick Wastewater Treatment Plant was recognized by EPA's New England Office for exceptional work in operating and maintaining the plant.

 

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Construction to begin on new education center

Goosewing Beach will be full of construction for the next few months as an old shed is demolished and the new center goes up.
Major shellfish transplant to top last years success

A benefit to the health and marine life of South County coastal ponds.
'Last Child in the Woods' author speaks at college

Richard Louv: 'Rhode Island … could become the leading state in the children and nature movement.'
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