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Introducing Our New RI Interim State Director: Emily Howe

June 17, 2024 | By Kerry Doyle

We are excited to introduce Clean Water Action’s new Rhode Island Interim State Director, Emily Howe!

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Facing global issues with community based work

August 11, 2015 | By Andrew Van

The West End of Providence was a treasure trove of potential when I first walked through it, vacant lots occupied every street, curbs were wide and dilapidated and unused impervious surfaces were abundant: the ideal community for green infrastructure. My imagination ran wild; I would walk around and envision small rain gardens or massive pedestrian refuges in the streets.

Imagining Sustainable Streets

July 8, 2015 | By Grace Molino

“The siding is all new so the fire must have been recent,” said Rachel Newman-Greene, from West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation guiding our walking tour.

It’s Personal: Calling on Walgreens for a Safe Chemical Policy

April 23, 2015 | By Cindy Luppi

I feel really fortunate to live in the kind of community where your neighbors are a cornerstone of your life — we get together for coffee on Saturday mornings in our PJ’s, we take care of each others’ pets when someone goes away to travel, and we share our family life.

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Talking About #ProtectCleanWater

July 2, 2014 | By David Gerraughty

If you want someone to take action for clean water, the first step is to raise awareness of the problem. That's why we're out most evenings knocking on strangers' doors. When it comes to clean water, we're all on the same side.