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Making informed decisions about how you manage your property’s infrastructure and landscape are critical to living a salt pond-friendly lifestyle. We have curated a selection of locally relevant resources that will help you become better-informed and support you in maintaining your property in ways that protect local water quality – whether you live in a part of Rhode Island that drains to a coastal ecosystem, or simply want to reduce your impact to the environment around you. Click on any of the photos below to explore resources for that topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RI Coastal Salt Ponds<\/h2>

Learn more about salt pond ecosystems, human activity on the ponds, and access historical and current water quality data.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Sustainable Gardening & Lawn Care<\/h2>

Explore resources to help you care for your lawn and garden without harming local water quality, while increasing biodiversity and wildlife habitat.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Septic Systems<\/h2>

Find septic system-related information and factsheets, RI regulations, or search for your system’s permit and plans.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Native Coastal Planting<\/h2>

Learn more about the importance of native coastal plants growing along the margins of our ponds, and how to revitalize the shoreline on your property.
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Private Well Water <\/h2>

Find basic information and tip sheets for private well owners in RI, including testing schedules and water treatment options.
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Stormwater Management <\/h2>

Browse information, best practices and guides for capturing rainwater on your property to filter pollutants and reduce impacts to water quality

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