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A Rhode Island Coalition of Organizations and Individuals


Roger Williams National Memorial by Jef Nickerson, on Flickr

Our mission is to serve as an effective voice for developing and advocating policies and laws that protect and enhance the environment.


We are the state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. We are proud of our long history of environmental advocacy dating back to 1972.


We have been presenting The Senator John H. Chafee Conservation Leadership Awards since 2000.


Statue of Senator John H. Chafee, Colt State Park, Bristol

The Environment Council of Rhode Island's Education Fund is honored to announce the opening of the application period for the John H. Chafee Conservation Leadership Awards for 2012.


Applications are due at the Environment Council of Rhode Island office by February 16, 2012.


Download an application (pdf file) for more details.



Third Rhode Island Compost Conference & Trade Show


Monday, February 27, 2012  9:00am - 3:00pm

Hope Artiste Village, 999 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Cost: $25.00


Register Now!


Learn About Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Watch ECRI's Paul Beaudette on, Renewable Now, a program of the Arpin Broadcasting Network.



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