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URI celebrates W. Alton Jones Campus’ 50th anniversary
The University of Rhode Island celebrated the 50th anniversary of its West Greenwich W. Alton Jones Campus on Sunday, with a re-dedication event at the campus’ Whispering Pines conference center. more
| 9/24/12
Shaw’s plans to eliminate plastic bags in Barrington
If one of the largest supermarket chains in New England won’t defend the plastic shopping bag from environmental attack, who will? more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 9/24/12

Salit named co-director of Metcalf Institute
Richard Salit, an environment and health reporter at The Providence Journal, was recently named co-director of the Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting. In this role, he will provide guidance on institute programs and share his professional experience with journalists who are new to environmental reporting. He holds a B.A. degree in English with a concentration in journalism and creative writing from the State University of New York at Binghamton. more
9/24/12
Will aid revive R.I. fishery?
Ever-wary local fishermen welcome the Sept. 13 U.S. Department of Commerce declaration of the New England groundfish fishery as a national disaster, but they wonder if any federal money that follows to Rhode Island will get to those who need it before it’s too late. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 9/24/12 | 2 comments

RIPTA wins EPA clean air award
The R.I. Public Transit Authority was one of 11 organizations and companies across the country recognized at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 12th annual Clean Air Excellence Awards. more
| 9/21/12 | 1 comment
Seafood landings reach 17-year high in 2011
U.S. seafood landings reached a 17-year high in 2001, according to a report released Wednesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. more
| 9/19/12
RENEW sponsors energy discussion with area businesses
The RENEW Energy Initiative, along with KLR, Hays Companies, the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center and the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, will hold its third panel discussion of 2012 . more
SBA approves R.I. purchase of Rocky Point property
The U.S. Small Business Administration has accepted Rhode Island’s offer to purchase the remaining land at Rocky Point in Warwick for the development of a future state park, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee announced Monday. more
| 9/17/12
BayCoast Bank supports watershed alliance program
The Westport River Watershed Alliance was able to hire two interns this summer, thanks to a $10,000 donation from BayCoast Bank. more
9/17/12
Businesses hope end of Tanyard flooding near
A stormwater-culvert problem that’s dragged on for approximately 20 years, causing drainage trouble for businesses in a long-established neighborhood in Bristol, will finally be resolved thanks to the Tanyard Brook Culvert replacement project. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 9/17/12

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