Audubon Supports the Woodland Preservation and Stewardship Act of 2019
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Smithfield, R.I. (March 18, 2019) – Rhode Island Representative Arthur Handy (District 18) and Rhode Island Senator Bridget Valverde (District 35) have introduced the Woodland Preservation and Stewardship Act of 2019 (H 5813 and S 0663), legislation developed in partnership with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. This bill recognizes and protects Rhode Island’s essential forest habitats.
In 1979, Audubon Society of Rhode Island Executive Director Al Hawkes wrote about Rhode Island’s forests as The Invisible Green Giant. The father of the State’s environmental movement, Hawkes wrote...
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Resources
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This bill is quite long. Click above for a useful summary.
Read the full House bill (H5813)
Read the full Senate bill (S00663) -
Use our state's bill tracking tool to get action updates on this issue.
House Bill Number 5813
Senate Bill Number 0663 -
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This link provides excellent information about the importance of RI’s Woodlands.
How Can You Get Involved?
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Rhode Island needs legislation put in place to protect our woodlands.
Tell Rhode Island's leaders that you support the Woodland Stewardship and Preservation Act of 2019!Visit the RI Voter Information Center to find your elected officials and their contact information.
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