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Salt Ponds Coalition

Salt Ponds Coalition. Science. Advocacy. Education. Salt Ponds Coalition. Watershed Council for the Salt Ponds Notice rule Designated “Interested Party”. Salt Ponds Coalition. Original participant in URI Watershed Watch Originally funded by Sea Grant - now self funded

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Salt Ponds Coalition

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  1. Salt Ponds Coalition Science Advocacy Education

  2. Salt Ponds Coalition • Watershed Council for the Salt Ponds • Notice rule • Designated “Interested Party”

  3. Salt Ponds Coalition • Original participant in URI Watershed Watch • Originally funded by Sea Grant - now self funded • Active from CT border to Point Judith • Largely volunteers • Scientific expertise

  4. Salt Ponds Coalition Science SPC tests close to forty stations all along the south coast. We have committed to making almost all of them full-service in 2008

  5. Salt Ponds Coalition Testing is a collaborative effort between our volunteers and URI Watershed Watch

  6. Salt Ponds Coalition Testing results are analyzed by our scientist (PhD retired from USGS) and shared with a number of organizations including DEM & CRMC. Data are also compiled into public outreach documents

  7. Salt Ponds Coalition Advocacy • SPC uses their testing data and expertise to advocate on behalf of the salt ponds • Municipalities • Associations • State Agencies • NGOs • Feds

  8. Salt Ponds Coalition Advocacy SPC gets involved in precedent setting cases

  9. Salt Ponds Coalition Restoration SPC engages in restoration projects with partners

  10. Salt Ponds Coalition Restoration SPC engages in restoration projects with partners

  11. Salt Ponds Coalition Education Education of area residents and policy makers is a critical step in preserving the ponds. Website and newsletter

  12. Salt Ponds Coalition Education Education of area residents and policy makers is a critical step in preserving the ponds. Kayak trips

  13. Salt Ponds Coalition Education Education of area residents and policy makers is a critical step in preserving the ponds. Safaris

  14. Salt Ponds Coalition Education Thanks to the the dedication of its members, board and volunteers, SPC has been awarded honors for its commitment to the environment.

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