Northern Rhode Island Conservation District -- About Us

The Northern Rhode Island Conservation District (NRICD) is a non-profit, quasi-public organization that functions as a facilitator for meeting the needs of the local land user in the conservation of soil, water and other related natural resources.

NRICD is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, consisting of five voting directors and several associate directors. These local individuals provide administrative guidance and focus the actions of the Northern District.

Our Board represents various communities and environmental interests throughout Providence County. There are three appointed and two elected voting directors.

Volunteers are needed to serve as Associate Directors on our Board or to assist with projects. Please call the office for more information at (401) 949-1480.

(Back L-R): Louis Vinagro, III (Director), Richard Went (Director), Edward Baker (Associate Director), Paul Dolan (Chairman), Norman Hammond (Treasurer). (Front L-R): Keith Rogers (Associate Director), Marc Tremblay (Associate Director), Eugene Pepper (Vice-Chairman)

Our Vision....
Helping people help themselves care for, restore and become stewards of our natural resources.

Our Mission….
The Northern Rhode Island Conservation District fosters a community-based approach to the stewardship of northern Rhode Island's natural resources through education and outreach into the communities, technical assistance and partnership with other agencies.

And Goals....

Protect and Conserve Water Resources
Working with our partners we seek to obtain fishable, swimmable waters throughout Providence County and to protect valuable drinking water supplies.

Reduce Soil Erosion
Reduction of soil erosion not only protects water bodies and ecosystems, but also ensures healthy top soil for plant production. We provide farmers, municipalities and private land owners with valuable information, as well as proper technical assistance.

(L-R) Ramona LeBlanc (Administrative Assistant), Kathryn Bousquet (Education & Outreach Consultant), Gina DeMarco (District Manager), Elizabeth Berg (Education & Outreach Coordinator)