2013 Ballot Question 6 Voter Information: Environmental Management Bonds
SOURCE: RI Voter Information Handbook 2012, from RI Secretary of the State, pp. 16-17
Land
Brownfield Reclamation
The Steel Yard successfully reclaimed a brownfield around a historic mill, revitalizing a community with the input of many volunteers. Unusable space is now a public park, created with over 100 trees, a half-acre of green space, and on-site storm water management, bringing the community together for art shows, concerts, and public events.
Trail Maintenance and Improvement
The trails committee has been working in Rhode Island for 85 years, developing and improving trails for the enjoyment of Rhode Island's citizenry. They have battled erosion problems, built walkways and bridges across bogs and streams. In the spring of 2010 they gave more than 175 hours to repair damages due to historic flooding.
Mount Hope Farm Preservation
The preservation of the Mount Hope Farm in Bristol was not just after his heart, but a cause Senator Chafee himself endorsed in the last year of his life. The Mount Hope Trust helped raise money and pass a bond referendum to fund the purchase of the historic farm from the Haffenreffer estate, allowing Bristol to preserve 127 acres of open space noted as a priority in the town's comprehensive plan.
Local Farm, Open Space, and Recreation Bond Fact Sheet
In 2012, voters will consider two bonds. one of which is the Local Farm, Open Space, and Recreation Bond. This file gives background on the need for this bond issue.
Audubon Society of RI
The purposes of the Audubon Society of RI are to foster conservation of wild birds and other animal and plant life; to conserve wildlife habitat and unique natural areas through acquisition or other means; to carry out a broad program of public conservation education; to focus public attention on natural resource problems; to provide leadership when action on natural resource problems is necessary, and to do all other things necessary to foster better management of the natural environment for the benefit of humans and all other life.
RI Land Trust Council
The Rhode Island Land Trust Council's purpose is to foster a sustainable land conservation movement in Rhode Island by supporting the missions and operations of land trusts and providing a forum for their effective cooperation. These land trusts seek to preserve open spaces, natural areas, scenic character, watersheds, drinking water sources, farmland, forests, historic sites, and shorelines that uniquely define our communities. Collectively, we are preserving the heritage of our state for future generations.
Westerly Land Trust
The Westerly Land Trust, a not-for-profit corporation, operates throughout Westerly to conserve and enhance community resources. Specific programs include the preservation of open space, rehabilitation and redevelopment of established neighborhoods, and the creation of education and recreation opportunities for the public.
Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association
WPWA's goal is to ensure protection of the natural and historic areas of the watershed. Activities include: the River Captain Program and the Watershed Watch Program to build a base of information from visual observation of changes and weekly analysis of samples, the Pawcatuck Estuary Planning Project, an Environmental Fair for schoolchildren, clean-ups, canoe trips, and public forums.
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