Programs

Water Resources

Home *A*Syst

Voluntary water pollution prevention resources for homeowners

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Onsite Wastewater Resource Center

Training center and educational programs for wastewater professionals and homeowners

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RI Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials

Nonpoint source pollution and water quality education programs for municipal officials

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Watershed Watch

Volunteer-led water quality monitoring program at more than 250 locations

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Energy Literacy

Communities of Practice

A practitioner’s guide to designing and facilitating communities of practice.

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Efficient Housing For All

Centering the voices of vulnerable Rhode Islanders to inform policy conversations around energy efficiency

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Energy Fellows Program

Experiential learning opportunity for URI students interested in clean energy careers.

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Plugged into Energy Research

Annual series highlighting clean energy research and policy initiatives in RI and beyond

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Solar Siting Conflicts

Research results and policy resources for commercial-scale solar energy siting decision-making

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Land Stewardship

Master Gardener Program

Volunteer-led community engagement in environmentally-sound gardening practices

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Geospatial Extension

Education and technical assistance for municipalities and professionals using geospatial data and technology

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Biological Control Laboratory

Research and advice for growers, foresters, and landowners on controlling invasive plants and insects

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Forestry Extension

Information on climate-smart forestry education resources, programs, and events

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Invasive Plant Management Trainings

Two day intensive on invasive plants, biodiversity and landscape rehabilitation best practices

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Pesticide Safety Education

Preparatory training for green-related industry practitioners interested in pesticide applicator licensing

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Home Horticulture Certificate

Virtual science-based sustainable horticultural training for professionals and homeowners

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Integrated Pest Management

Local and regional pest management resources and pest updates for growers

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TickEncounter Resource Center

Comprehensive set of resources on tick-bite protection and disease prevention

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Plant Diagnostic Laboratory

Insect, plant and turf disease diagnostic service open to all

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Environmental Management Fellows Program

Training the next generation of critically-minded resource managers, in partnership with the RI Department of Environmental Management and public and private sector industry partners.

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Food Systems and Agriculture

Aquaculture Extension

Information on sustainable practices in marine and freshwater fish, shellfish, algae, and aquatic plant crops

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RI Agriculture and Food Systems Fellows Program

Experiential learning opportunity for undergraduates at URI and CCRI interested in food system careers

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Food Recovery for RI

Educational program to address food waste and food insecurity at the community level

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Vegetable and Fruit Production

Comprehensive resources for growers on production practices, pest and weed management and seasonal updates

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Integrated Pest Management

Local and regional pest management resources and pest updates for growers

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Master Gardener Program

Volunteer-led community engagement in environmentally-sound gardening practices

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Small Ruminant Parasites

Research and educational information on parasite control in sheep and goats

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Pesticide Safety Education

Preparatory training for green-related industry practitioners interested in pesticide applicator licensing

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Plant Diagnostic Laboratory

Insect, plant and turf disease diagnostic service open to all

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Food Safety Education Program

Resources for food processors, retail food service, growers, gardeners, and consumers

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Healthy Lifestyles

Community First Responder Program

Live or in-person certification training to prepare you to respond to an opioid overdose

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Community Nutrition Education

Community-based, free nutrition education to limited-resource families across RI

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School Garden Initiative

Curriculum guides, resources and opportunity to partner with a trained School Garden Mentor

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TickEncounter Resource Center

Comprehensive set of resources on tick-bite protection and disease prevention

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Rhode Island 4H

Rhode Island 4H

Youth development program available throughout the state.

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URI Cooperative Extension

Kathleen M. Mallon Outreach Center
3 East Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881
p: 401-874-2900
coopext@uri.edu

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