Tag: The Nature Conservancy
Why climate change is making it harder to chase fall foliage
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Droughts that cause leaves to turn brown and wither before they can reach peak color. Heat waves prompting leaves to...
Dining out: R.I.’s up-and-coming foodies
You might be a foodie if your go-to prop for a photo opportunity is a giant fork.
That is a big indication that Providence Business...
Sue AnderBois
2021 40 Under Forty Awards
Sue AnderBois | 38 | Climate and Energy Program Manager, The Nature Conservancy
What was your first job? I checked...
PBN announces 2021 40 Under Forty honorees
PROVIDENCE – Forty young professionals have been chosen as the winners of Providence Business News’ 17th annual 40 Under Forty program.
Awardees were selected based...
R.I. Infrastructure Bank, Nature Conservancy open applications for climate resilience grant...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank and The Nature Conservancy are seeking applicants for their 2021 Municipal Resilience Program, according to a news...
Development rights to 125-acre Warwick farm acquired by state, The Nature...
WARWICK – Development rights to a 125-acre farm in the Potowomut section of the city have been sold and placed under permanent protection, according...
Providence Stormwater Innovation Center using park to experiment
After three consecutive days of stifling, 90-degree heat, any droplets of water had long since evaporated from the shallow inlet of vegetation outside the...
The Nature Conservancy purchases 28 acres near Tillinghast Pond
WEST GREENWICH – A 28-acre section of forest adjacent to the Tillinghast Pond Management Area and Wickaboxet Management Area has been protected via acquisition,...
Woonasquatucket Adventure Park opens in Providence
PROVIDENCE – A new 28-acre park that includes multipurpose trails and active recreational space opened on Tuesday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
The Woonasquatucket Adventure Park...
R.I. Infrastructure Bank announces first 5 participants in Municipal Resilience Program
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank announced Monday the five municipalities that will participate in the initial round of its Municipal Resilience Program.
Barrington,...