Strengthening the Aquidneck Island Ecosystem

Please join the Aquidneck Island Watershed Commission for an interactive workshop on Friday, Nov. 12, focused on identifying the next steps in strengthening the Aquidneck Island Ecosystem. Held at the Pell Center at Salve Regina University, the session will go from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Workshop Agenda:

8:30    Welcome and Introductions

8:40    Background Presentations:

         * Aquidneck Island Watershed Testing - First year's Results  -

Prof. Jameson Chace, Salve Regina University

         * Potential Next Steps for Corrective Action -

Prof. Eric Strauss, Loyola Marymount University

9:00     National Perspective -

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

9:20     Open Discussions

9:30     Break

9:40     Identification and prioritization of innovative strategies for Aquidneck Island

10:15    Workshop Summary

10:30    Adjourn