THE R.I. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT announced $6.8 million in matching grants to 33 projects across the state. Projects funded will address water pollution from stormwater and nonpoint sources, reduce flooding and improve Rhode Island's climate resiliency.
PROVIDENCE - The R.I. Department of Environmental Management awarded $6.8 million in matching grants to 33 projects, the DEM announced Thursday. The projects are focused on mitigating water pollution from stormwater and nonpoint sources, the reduction of flooding and strengthening Rhode Island’s climate resilience. “Climate change is real, and is poised to uniquely affect Rhode…