RI lawmaker proposes bills to protect Pawtuxet River

RI lawmaker proposes bills to protect Pawtuxet River

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Rep. Joseph McNamara introduced a package of bills Tuesday aimed at protecting the Pawtuxet River from contamination. The first bill would require the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to develop a plan for flooding along the Pawtuxet River, with regard to contaminants leaching into the Pawtuxet River and neighboring wells. McNamara said the impact of toxic material in the river was especially evident duri…

McNamara Proposes River Protection Bills

Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) announced a package of  River […]