Rhode Island

Rivers Council

Annual Report

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Additional copies of this publication are available from the Rhode Island SeaGrant Communications Office, University of Rhode Island Bay Campus,Narragansett, RI 02882-1197. Order P1652.

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This document should be referenced as:Kerr, M. (ed.). 2003. Rhode Island Rivers Council 2002 Annual Report.Rhode Island Sea Grant. Narragansett, RI. 16pp.

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Inside back cover: Kickemuit River Watershed Council

Page 1: Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association

Page 2: Top Narrow River Preservation Association

Middle Pawtuxet River Watershed Council

Bottom Narrow River Preservation Association

Page 3: Top Narrow River Preservation Association

Bottom Photo by Al Riccio of Al Riccio Photography

Pages 5 & 6: Saugatucket River Heritage Corridor Coalition

Page 7: Kickemuit River Watershed Council

Pages 8 & 9: Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council

Page 10: Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association

Page 11: URI Coastal Resources Center

Page 12: Bill Krul

Page 13: Narrow River Preservation Association

Page 14: Blackstone River Watershed Council

Rhode Island

Rhode Island Rivers CouncilMeg Kerr, ChairURI Coastal Resources Center/Rhode Island Sea GrantURI Bay CampusNarragansett, RI 02882401-874-6522

Rhode IslandRivers Council

Watershed CouncilsBlackstone River Watershed CouncilTammy Gilpatrick, Executive Director175 Main St.Pawtucket, RI 02860401-724-2200

Kickemuit River Watershed CouncilAnn Morrill90 Dexterdale Rd.Providence, RI 02906401-274-6927

48 Laurel Lane (summer address)Warren, RI 02885

Narrow River Preservation Associationhttp://www.narrowriver.org/Tony Lachowicz, Executive DirectorP.O. Box 8Saunderstown, RI 02974401-783-6277

Pawtuxet River Watershed Councilhttp://www.pawtuxet.org/Guy Lefebvre, Executive DirectorHistoric Pontiac Mills334 Knight StreetWarwick, RI 02886401-739-7635

Saugatucket River Heritage Corridor Coalitionhttp://www.saugatucket.org/333 Main StreetWakefield, RI 02879401-782-0149

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Associationhttp://www.wpwa.org/Lori Urso, Executive Director203b Arcadia RoadHope Valley, RI 02832401-539-9017

Woonasquatucket River Watershed Councilhttp://www.woonasquatucket.org/Jenny Pereira, Executive DirectorMonohasset Mill Building532 Kinsley AvenueProvidence, RI 02909401-861-9046

Wood-PawcatuckWatershedAssociation

Pawtuxet RiverWatershed Council

Blackstone RiverWatershedCouncil

Woonasquatucket RiverWatershed Council

Kickemuit RiverWatershed Council

Narrow RiverPreservation Association

Saugatucket River HeritageCorridor Coalition

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2002 Rhode Island RiversCouncilRhode Island is rediscovering the power of its rivers. The amaz-

ing Providence Renaissance, which began when the city’s rivers

were uncovered and beautified, demonstrates how rivers can

be used to drive economic revitalization. Throughout the state,

from the Blackstone River to the Saugatucket River, watershed

communities are replicating Providence’s success by restoring

rivers to enhance neighborhoods. With the support of local

watershed organizations, people are using the rivers that once

powered Rhode Island’s industrial past to enhance local econo-

mies through community development, recreation, and tour-

ism. The Rhode Island Rivers Council works to support these

local river organizations and advocate for watershed issues

within the state by coordinating with state agencies and devel-

oping river policy.

Recognize and Strengthen Watershed CouncilsThis has been an exciting year for the Rivers Council. The council recog-nized the Blackstone River Watershed Council and the Narrow River Preser-vation Association, expanding a membership that includes the Pawcatuck,Pawtuxet, Woonasquatucket, Kickemuit, and Saugatucket watershed coun-cils. The seven watershed councils now recognized by the Rivers Councilcare for 66 percent of the state’s total area.

FundraisingThe Rhode Island Legislature continued its support for the Rivers Counciland watershed councils by providing funds to support watershed activities.The resulting grants to the seven watershed councils leveraged thousandsof dollars in outside investment and volunteer time and created a legacy ofwatershed improvement.

http://www.planning.state.ri.us/rivers/default.htm

AnnualReport asrequired byChapter 46-28-10 of theGeneralLaws

Linda Green, URI Watershed Watchprogram director, demonstrateswater quality testing techniques onthe Wood River.

Al Jaffa, TroutUnlimited volunteer,conducts a fish surveyof the Wood River.

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ResearchBrown University environmental sciencestudents worked with watershed councils ontechnical projects to strengthen the statewidewatershed initiative. Student projects helpedthe councils with priority river enhancementinitiatives:

S A build-out analysis in Coventry, R.I. (forthe Pawtuxet River Watershed Council)

S Research on septic systems in theSmokerise Development, Swansea,Mass. (for the Kickemuit River Water-shed Council)

S Access Points to the WoonasquatucketRiver: Problem Areas and PotentialDevelopment in the WoonasquatucketRiver Watershed

S Aquatic Herbicides in the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed

WorkshopsA Rivers Council workshop held in March forwatershed councils featured presentations onwatershed monitoring. Monitoring waterquality is an important step in a full watershedassessment, and many watershed councils hadnot been aware of the breadth of monitoringoccurring in Rhode Island. Presentations by theR.I. Department of Environmental Management(RIDEM), by the University of Rhode Island’s(URI) Watershed Watch program, and by theeditor of the national Volunteer Monitor news-letter provided 60 attendees an overview ofexisting and potential monitoring in theirwatersheds.

With support from the Narragansett BayEstuary Program, Rhode Island Sea Grant, andthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), the Rivers Council hosted skill-buildingworkshops designed especially for watershedorganizations during October, November, andDecember. Rhode Island’s watershed councilsjoined councils from Massachusetts in fourworkshops taught by the Institute for Conserva-tion Leadership, a nationally renowned organi-zation specializing in building strong conserva-

Then-governor Lincoln Almond, third from right,leads a ground-breaking ceremony for a storm waterremediation project on the Narrow River.

Construction on the Narrow River project begins.

The Pawtuxet River Watershed Council recognizesstudent writers.

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tion organizations. The councils learnedhow to build strong boards, how tomaximize the use of volunteers, andhow to develop a funding strategy. Theworkshops also helped build a learningnetwork among the participants toencourage collaborative initiatives.

Rivers DayThe energy and excitement surroundingrivers surged on R.I. Rivers Day, June15, 2002. Rain didn’t dampen the spiritsof people statewide cleaning up rivers, workingon educational programs, canoeing, and kayaking.

Developing Rivers PoliciesWork on revisions to the Rivers Policy and Classification Plan continued with thecouncil planning future efforts to revise the classifications portion of the plan toreflect:

S Amended watershed delineations. Consistent definitions of the state’swatersheds using the Hydrologic Unit Codes were developed in conjunc-tion with RIDEM, the Water Resources Board, the U.S. Geological Survey,and others. These definitions will be incorporated into the new plan.

S Added tidal rivers segments. The Rivers Council will adopt R.I. CoastalResources Management Council (CRMC) classifications for the tidalportions of the rivers.

Rivers Council Priorities for 2003S Continue to work with the Rhode Island

Legislature to fund watershed councilsand their activities.

S Continue to host workshops to build theskills of watershed councils and tosupport the learning network thatformed during the 2002 workshopsamong Rhode Island and Massachusettsorganizations.

S Recognize new watershed councils.

S Finalize revisions to the watersheddelineation and classification portions ofthe Rivers Policy and Classification Plan.

S Organize committees to review and recommend changesto the policies in the Rivers Policy and Classification Plan.

Runners participate in the 15th AnnualNarrow River Road Race.

The Pawtuxet River WatershedCouncil recognizes Governor DonCarcieri, third from right.

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List of Rivers Council Members, December 2002According to RIGL 46-28-5, the Rivers Council shall consist of 15 members.

Member Appointed by Term Expires

Elizabeth Gowell Governor July 1, 2005

Stephen Kearns Governor July 1, 2003Jane Sherman Governor July 1, 2004

Tricia Jedele Lieutenant Governor July 1, 2002Dale Grogan Lieutenant Governor July 1, 2003

Meg Kerr Lieutenant Governor July 1, 2004Rep. Eileen Naughton Speaker of the House July 1, 2003

Rep. Scott Rabideau Speaker of the House July 1, 2003vacant Speaker of the House July 1, 2003

Sen. Elizabeth Roberts Majority Leader of the Senate July 1, 2003Daniel Varin Majority Leader of the Senate July 1, 2003

Scott Millar Department of Environmental Management no termKevin Cute Coastal Resources Management Council no term

Kevin Nelson Department of Administration no termDiane Feather League of Cities and Towns no term

What is the Rhode Island Rivers Council?The Rhode Island Rivers Council was established by the Rhode Island Legislature in 1991. It is part of the R.I.Statewide Planning Program within the state Department of Administration. The council consists of 15 mem-bers who serve three-year terms and are appointed by the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker ofthe House of Representatives, and the Senate majority leader. Members represent such state agencies asRIDEM and CRMC, as well as the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns.

PurposeThe Rivers Council is charged with coordinating, overseeing, and reviewing efforts to improve and preservethe quality of rivers and to develop plans to increase the use of river areas throughout the state. The work ofthe Rivers Council supports state goals of preserving Rhode Island’s natural, cultural, and historic resourcesand features; protecting opportunities for the recreational use of rivers; encouraging the creation of greenways;and strengthening comprehensive and regional planning for rivers, water quality, and land use.

The Legislature created the Rivers Council to consolidate the state’s approach to implementing river policiesand plans that impact the environmental, cultural, and economic qualities of river areas; to recognize andempower local watershed councils; and to foster public involvement in river planning and decision-making.

The Legislature also declared that many of Rhode Island’s rivers “possess outstanding aesthetic and recre-ational value” and that “the preservation of these rivers and their immediate environment together with theirsignificant recreational, natural and cultural value is hereby declared to be a public policy. It shall be thepolicy of the State of Rhode Island to protect these values and to practice sound conservation policies andpractices relative thereto.”

What are the Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Rivers Council?The Rivers Council is not a regulatory body, but a planning and coordination board charged with developinga Rhode Island State Rivers Policy and Classification Plan, and advising decision-makers on river improve-ment and protection measures. The Rivers Council promotes appropriate river use, fosters public involve-ment in river planning and decision-making, and designates watershed councils as local stewards of thestate’s rivers and advocates of the Rhode Island Rivers Policy and Classification Plan.

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Complete reports from the councils are available at the Rivers Council Web site:www.planning.state.ri.us/rivers/default.htm

www.saugatucket.org

The Saugatucket River Heritage Corridor Coalition (SRHCC) is a volunteerorganization established in 1994 to protect and promote the Saugatucket Riverand its watershed. The coalition consists of community, civic, and neighbor-hood organizations. In the mid-1990s, the SRHCC completed and adopted avision plan that delineates a long-term work plan. Activities in 2002 included:

S Celebrating Rivers Day 2002 with a morning river cleanup and an eveningHistoric Downtown Merchants Association block party including fires inthe river.

S Launching a research program on the efficacy of the “Grate Mates”stormwater filtering program (created by the nonprofit organizationPlanetCPR) with the installation of a sample filter with the SouthKingstown High School science department.

S Reviewing and commenting on development projects at the invitation ofthe South County Planning Board.

Saugatucket River Heritage CorridorCoalition

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S Completing a design enhancementproject—Main Street East—thatdemonstrates how Tower Hill Road inWakefield could be made more pedes-trian-friendly. The project, partiallyfunded by the R.I. Foundation, pro-motes reconfiguring landscaping andresurfacing parking lots and impervi-ous surfaces to enhance treatment ofstorm water runoff.

S Monitoring the cleanup of the RoseHill Landfill, a Superfund toxic wastesite. The SRHCC is seeking indepen-dent funding for sludge cleanup notincluded in the Superfund remediationplan undertaken by EPA, RIDEM, andthe towns of South Kingstown andNarragansett.

S Conducting four river and greenwaycleanups, as well as tree plantings andtrail maintenance and expansion.

S Sponsoring Saugatucket Park, adja-cent to the river, under SouthKingstown’s Adopt-a-Park program,and providing funding for mainte-nance of the park’s garden.

S Making suggestions to the SouthKingstown Land Trust on desirableland acquisitions to protect the water-shed and expand the SaugatucketRiver Green Corridor, and pursuingland gifts in the river corridor.

S Developing a map of hiking trails forthe future Saugatucket River Pedes-trian Walkway.

S Securing trail markers from theNational Park Service Rivers, Trails,and Conservation Assistance Programfor developing a self-guided walkingtour of historic sites.

S Working with the Friends of PeaceDale and the Historic DowntownMerchants Association to promote theSaugatucket River as an amenity and adestination.

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The Kickemuit River Watershed Council was incorporated in 1973 to clean upthe Kickemuit River and was designated by the Rivers Council in 2001. Thecouncil is composed of voting members from the organizations around thesaltwater portion of the Kickemuit River in Warren and Bristol. Activities in 2002included:

S Promoting the use of the pumpout boat by publicizing pumpoutschedules.

S Informing town officials about environmental issues facing theKickemuit and advocating for the EPA Brayton Point Power StationPermit by writing letters, coordinating a petition drive, and speaking tomunicipal councils.

S Conducting water quality investigations targeting sources of fecalcontamination and hiring consultants to investigate whether individualhomes are tied in to the sewers.

S Conducting river cleanups in Bristol and Warren during R.I. RiversMonth (June).

S Teaching lessons on the value of Rhode Island’s waters to first andsecond grade classes at Reynolds School in Bristol.

S Advocating to CRMC for continued shoreline access as docks proliferatealong the river.

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www.woonasquatucket.org

The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) is a nonprofit organiza-tion working to restore the Woonasquatucket River and the communities thatmake up its watershed. The WRWC is made up of representatives from the sixwatershed communities—North Smithfield, Smithfield, Glocester, Johnston,North Providence, and Providence. Its mission is to encourage, support, andpromote the restoration and preservation of the Woonasquatucket River water-shed as an environmental, recreational, cultural, and economic asset of thestate of Rhode Island. Activities in 2002 included:

S Securing $20,000 in funding from the Partnership for Narragansett Bay(PNB) for a wetland restoration project at Deerfield Park in Smithfield;conducting river cleanups with the Narragansett Bay Commission,community organizations, and residents; and promoting land acquisi-tion efforts by partnering with local landowners, local government, andnonprofit organizations.

S Holding a forum for the land trusts in the watershed to introduce thecouncil and to talk about the upcoming greenspace planning project.

S Conducting outreach, organizing community meetings, and increasingparticipation in a RIDEM greenspace planning strategy for the region.

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S Working with RIDEM on a successful application toEPA for a Smart Growth grant—one of only nineawarded in the country—to hire a consultant toreview current zoning and land use ordinances forthe river corridor in Providence and to recommendchanges that will promote land use more compat-ible with neighborhood plans and river protections.

S Meeting with planners from northern Rhode Islandcommunities to encourage and to help coordinatetheir submission of a joint proposal to the Trans-portation Improvement Program for bike pathplanning. The WRWC helped facilitate discussionsregarding funding for heritage markers along theWoonasquatucket River.

S Reinforcing health and environmental messagestaught to students in an EPA–sponsored educationprogram by partnering with the Northern R.I.Conservation District to conduct a watershed-wideposter contest in third and fourth grade class-rooms. The winning classrooms earned a “Rootingfor Revitalization” field day in Merino Park thatfeatured tree planting and education sessions.

S Continuing work with the Narragansett Bay Com-mission on its water quality monitoring projectwith six elementary school classrooms fromwatershed communities.

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Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Associationwww.wpwa.org

The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association (WPWA), a conservation organiza-tion formed in 1983, was designated the watershed council for the Pawcatuck in1999. Accomplishments for 2002 include:

S Conducting studies of water quality and quantity and assessing biologi-cal aspects of river ecosystems. WPWA interns also explored aquaticherbicide use in the watershed.

S Providing a variety of educational programs for students, treachers,property owners, and municipal officials.

S Making recommendations to local zoning boards and participating instate and regional discussions about water supply allocation,anadromous fish passage, greenspace protection, andsurface and groundwater quality.

S Providing outdoor programs to encourage use ofriver trails and hiking trails. Activities annually include a“Source to Sea” paddle in June, learn-to-fish programs inJuly, weekly summer river exploration programs for campgroups from around the state, canoe trips, and hikes.

S Receiving state enhancement funds to improve an estab-lished Wood River access way as well as a private dona-tion of land to establish a new access way to the AshawayRiver.

S Improving two additional access areas and clearing rivertrail obstructions with the help of local scout troops andR.I. Trails Advisory Committee funds.

Volunteer Bruce Clarkconducts a fish survey ofthe Wood River.

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www.pawtuxet.org

The Pawtuxet River Watershed Council (PRWC) is a nonprofit corporationcreated in 1972. Activities in 2002 included:

S Sponsoring a writing project for 50 fourth grade students in twoCranston public elementary schools. The project culminated with thepublication of A River Flows By—Our Reflections, a booklet of studentwriting.

S Working through the Rhode Island Rivers Council and the Brown Univer-sity Center for Environmental Studies to engage students in a residen-tially zoned land build-out analysis for Coventry.

S Collaborating with the R.I. Depart-ment of Transportation to have“Pawtuxet River” signs erected onmain routes along the river and“Entering Pawtuxet River Water-shed” signs erected on main routesthroughout the watershed.

S Forming the West Warwick River-walk Committee, which created aconceptual plan for a river walkway.In June, the General Assemblyincluded the project as a $3 millioncomponent of a $14 million heri-tage bond, which Rhode Islandvoters approved in November.

S Working on the Veterans Square River Access Project, which opens theviewshed and improves access to the river.

S Obtaining $140,000 in grants to design and build a fish passage atPawtuxet Falls where the Pawtuxet River and its watershed enterNarragansett Bay. In June, the PRWC took tax title to the Natick Dam. Thedam forms the Natick Pond section of the Pawtuxet River where theconfluence of the river’s north and south branches is located.

S Raising money and conducting festivities for the Pawtuxet River Water-shed on Rivers Day.

S Holding its third annual River Heritage Celebration at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet.

S Using Web-based technology to identify and solicit grants and sponsor-ships to fund and manage projects and to communicate with govern-ment agencies, private sector companies, and nonprofit organizations.

S Developing the PRWC Web site to include more than 100 separatepages.

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www.narrowriver.org

The mission of the Narrow River Preservation Association (NRPA) is to preservethe quality of the communities and natural environment within thePettaquamscutt (Narrow River) Watershed. The NRPA:

S Cooperates with environmental groups and local, state, and federalagencies in planning and monitoring development within the watershed.

S Works to make the community aware of the history, problems, andpotential of the watershed.

S Maintains awareness of changes proposed in the watershed and insuresthat they are of benefit to all communities in the watershed.

NRPA was designated an official watershed council in June.

Activities in 2002 included:

S Initiating citizen volunteer Watershed Action Teams, in conjunction withRIDEM and the Southern R.I. Conservation District, to address a varietyof nonpoint source pollution issues.

S Partnering on development of a storm water BMP (best managementpractice). Work was started on a pair of water quality basins at one of theriver’s worst storm drains. The town of Narragansett is responsible forbuilding this constructed wetland, which will improve water quality inthe river.

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S Funding the Active Watershed Education (AWEsome) program at 11 localschools. The program has involved 26 teachers and educated 2,700students.

S Revising The Narrow River Handbook, a citizen’s guide to environmen-tally responsible living in the watershed.

S Continuing the Narrow River water quality monitoring program, RiverWatch, in conjunction with URI’s Watershed Watch.

S Holding the 15th Annual Road Race, a NRPA fundraiser, which attractedmore than 400 participants and highlighted the river’s scenic value.

S Cosponsoring activities for Rivers Day in collaboration with two otherwatershed groups in South County.

S Working with the Narrow River Land Trust to facilitate the preservationof remaining undeveloped land in the watershed. During 2002, 68 acreswere added to the inventory of protected open space.

S Lobbying for a safer bridge on Narrow River, which culminated in agroundbreaking for the new Middle Bridge in October.

S Working with the three watershed communities and obtaining rightsfrom the General Assembly to control personal watercraft (“Jet Skis”)on the river.

To preserve the quality ofthe communities andthe naturalenvironment

Tony Lachowicz (center), executive directorof the Narrow River Preservation Association,

shown with Jan Rietsma (left), director ofRIDEM, and Meg Kerr (right), chair

of the Rhode Island Rivers Council,receives Rivers Council recognition.

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The Blackstone River Watershed Council (BRWC) is a volunteer organizationadvocating the protection and preservation of the Blackstone River Watershedand its tributaries. The BRWC was established by the Blackstone Valley TourismCouncil in 1997 and designated a watershed council in 2002. The BRWC’s boardis made up of appointed representatives from each of the nine communitiesand from local, state, and federal agencies. Activities in 2002 included:

S Receiving a $300,000 open space grant from RIDEM to protect a portionof the Long Brook property located in Cumberland. In addition to itsimportance as a high quality aquatic system, it is the only system inRhode Island that supports a population of the state-threatened Ameri-can brook lamprey. The small tributaries that feed Long Brook support arich natural community that includes several state-listed plants.

S Awarding 10 scholarships to graduating seniors who displayed commit-ment to the watershed.

S Organizing a program celebrating the river and honoring BlackstoneRiver Watershed volunteers. The BRWC presented the John H. ChafeeR.I. Rivers Day Award to Keith Hainley for his work on the river.

S Coordinating volunteer Earth Day cleanups throughout the watershed.

S Securing “Don’t Dump—Drains to River” decals onmore than 300 storm drains throughout the ninewatershed communities.

S Developing a Blackstone Watershed Action Plan inconjunction with RIDEM.

S Conducting stewardship efforts to removedebris from the river and its banks.

Blackstone River Watershed Council

Senators Lincoln Chafeeand Jack Reed and CentralFalls Mayor Lee Matthewsrecognize student scholar-ship recipients.

A John H. ChafeeBlackstone River Valley

National Heritage Corridorranger describes the

Blackstone River during aRivers Day boat tour.

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Funds Expenditures Leveraged Total LeverageReceived Resources

2001 Legislative Grant $50,000 $52,089 $474,459

Blackstone $300,000* $300,000

Wood-Pawcatuck $10,000Salary $6,500Payroll taxes $325Travel $50Supplies $250Printing and copying $500Utilities $650Postage $225Equipment $1,500 Total $10,000RI Foundation Grant $20,000 $20,000

Pawtuxet $10,000Hardware and equipment $1,317Software project $656Web connection/hosting $1,650Web design $1,800Supplies $540Signage $410Grant writing $2,700Graphic design $675Information $252 Total $10,000Grants $51,000Volunteer Time $10,505 $61,505

Woonasquatucket $10,000Rent/Utilities $4,350Phone/Fax $922Office supplies $1432Insurance $1148Postage/Mailing $654Printing $552Equipment $169Signage $773 Total $10,000PNB grant $20,000RI Foundation grant $25,000Legislative grants $1,500RIDEM Earth Day grant $400Donations $800 $47,700

Kickemuit $10,000Environmental consultants $9,000Sediment testing $1,000 $572 Total $10,000Volunteer time $1,798Water testing $1,500 $3,870

Saugatucket $10,000Rent $8,400Newsletter $1,100Phone $203 Total $9,703Volunteer time (300 hours) $10,500 $10,500

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3-6-02 workshop for

watershed councils

Presenters’ time/effort $1,000 (5 x 10 hours x $20/hr)Attendees’ time (55 $3,300 attendees x 3 hours x $20/hr)Workshop materials $200 (contributed by Rhode Island Sea Grant)Food $161 $180 $4,680

Rivers Council 2001

Annual Report

Layout (contributed by $1,000 Environmental Science Services, Inc.)Printing $1,600Mailing (contributed by $185 $1,185 Rhode Island Sea Grant)

Watershed Council

Designation

Legal Ad - soliciting $264 applicationsLegal Ad - announcing $194 councilsFood for public hearing $47 (6-11-02)

Other Expenses

Plaques for Rep. Naughton $120 and M. Cassidy

General Administrative Expenses

DEM staff time (Scott Millar, $2,000 administrator, clerical) RISG/CRC staff expenses $17,856 Meg Kerr (10 hours/week for 45 weeks)Clerical support (40 hours) $1,035Public Relations support (40 hours) $1,400RI DOA support (Kevin Nelson) $3,300 $25,591

Rivers Council expenditures and leveraged effort Funds Expenditures Leveraged Total Leverage

Received Resources

* The Blackstone Watershed Council was awarded a $300,000 open space grant from RIDEM inNovember 2002. The council was the first watershed council to receive an open space grant, andwas eligible for the grant because of its official recognition by the Rivers Council.

2001 Legislative Grant $2,386 $31,456