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    Center for Ecosystem Restoration, Beyond Conservation

    ©2015 CER  •  P.O. Box 476, Saunderstown, RI 02876  •  a project of Earth Island Institute

    Pawtuxet River

    Pawtuxet River

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    CER is working with stakeholders and landowners along the Pawtuxet River in Warwick, Cranston and West Warwick, R.I., to restore migratory fish habitat and reduce harmful flooding. In January we visited Pontiac Dam on a snowy day.

    TLD on Narrow River Marsh

    TLD on Narrow River Marsh

    Thin Layer Deposition (TLD) is the process of applying sand, mixed with water from the area, to the surface of the marsh. This will elevate the surface of the marsh to prevent excessive inundation by tides.

    Roger Williams Park

    Roger Williams Park

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    At 435 acres, Roger Williams Park is the largest area of open space in Providence and the largest urban park in Rhode Island. CER is working with the City of Providence to engage the community in stewardship of Roger Williams Park.

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    Beyond Conservation

     

    What's New

    Sachuest Bay Coastal Resiliency

    We're working with the Town of Middletown, R.I., Norman Bird Sanctuary and other partners to restore coastal wetlands, forests and beach dunes.

    More info here

    Narrow River Restoration

     

    We're working with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to restore habitat at Rhode Island's National Wildlife Refuges. Work has begun on the Narrow River salt marshes — check it out here

    Roger Williams Park Alliance

    We're working with local citizens and the City of Providence to develop a new stewardship organization for Providence's largest and most historic park. Check out our new report here

    REVISED & EXTENDED --Pontiac Dam Feasibilitiy Study RFP

     

    CER is seeking engineering support to assist in developing a feasibility study of restoration alternatives for the Pontiac reach of the Pawtuxet River in Warwick, RI. Proposals are due May 29, 2015. Questions due by May 12. Download REVISED RFP and RFP ADDENDUM.