World Oceans Day is June 8th and we think it's the perfect opportunity to bring attention to Rhode Island's beautiful waters and heritage as the Ocean State.
This summer as we head out to the great blue waters of Rhode Island, we want to remind local leaders and businesses that it takes a continuing commitment to keep Rhode Island's waters clean. We're collecting signatures online for this letter to local officials. We'll put your signatures in writing and share this message with them:
(Update: we've also started to collect signatures on Change.org. Sign in either place! http://chn.ge/1KvlgmW)
To our local officials and fellow citizens:
There’s a reason Rhode Island is called the Ocean State. We may be the smallest state, but we have a lot of coastline and a big heart. We take pride in our beaches, our bays & our ponds. We swim. We fish. We surf. We sail. We always have. Our water is our heritage. It’s in our blood. It was our grandparents and our parents. And it will be our children’s. So let’s keep our waters clean. We own the state of our oceans - and we’re proud of it. That’s why we’re the Ocean State.
As local citizens, voters and consumers who use Rhode Island’s waters for drinking, for recreating, and for our businesses, we urge you – local officials, lawmakers, business owners, regulators, and fellow citizens – to do all you can to keep our water clean.
We support the organizations and businesses who are working to keep our water clean and we want you to support them with us.
We want you to address the stormwater pollution that closes our beaches to surfing, our ponds to swimming and our lakes to fishing; and
We want you to support the building of green infrastructure on the state and local level, so we can have safe water for our kids to surf in and for our parents to sail on.
We take great pride in our clean Ocean State and we ask you to help keep it that way.
Sincerely,
the undersigned citizens, visitors, and businesses of Rhode Island
I love our great Ocean State. But I am very concerned about the closing of beaches each year,due to pollution.
Phyllis McBrideabout 10 years ago Narragansett RI
We need to protect the health of our natural resources. I Want my Grandchildren to experience the joy and happiness the ocean brings to me and many in our State. We are blessed to have beautiful beaches and we need to be sure they remain clean and open.
Jill Martoabout 10 years ago Hartford CT
I drive 1.5hrs back and forth to RI all summer long to enjoy the beautiful ocean. The ocean just isn't the same in CT. I feel blessed to be so close to the RI shore. When I am near the waves,my soul becomes more alive and my heart bursts with happiness.
Ingrid Coddingtonabout 10 years ago Newport RI
Keep the oceans clean for us and the wild life
Nancy Andersonabout 10 years ago Newport RI
Quality of life for residents as well as attractiveness for tourism economy.
robert cainabout 10 years ago warwick RI
I live here that's why and my grand baby swim in it I want it to be clean up I will even help
Jeffrey Provostabout 10 years ago North Smithfield RI
Part Mohawk Indian..simply love all of nature and the beaches of R.I have always been such a memorable part of my youth and still today..#bikinis help too..
David Normandinabout 10 years ago Kansas City MO
For 22 years RI was home. Sailed out of Warwick Cove made BI my second home and returned many times after I moved. Dove for lobster off the cliff walk and dug clams at Cole Park. Strippers from the seawall at Jack Bennys place and quahogs whenever
Agatha Perkinsabout 10 years ago Middletown RI
Because I love my Island and my state - i live to be in the water whether it be to surf, kite surf, stand up paddle - or swim
I love the ocean and the salt water - but i need it to be clean to
be happy
Jennifer mccannabout 10 years ago richmond RI
a clean and accessible bay and ocean make Rhode Island unique and special
Cassandra Archambaultabout 10 years ago North Kingstown RI
My father is working on the first off shore wind turbines. I am starting my career in politics and stormwater management. I believe in a sense of place and fostering attachment to natural places.
Jade Phillipsabout 10 years ago Newport RI
It is important to me that we protect our natural resources and teach what it means to be a good steward of our environment.This is the only way that we can ensure that future generations are able to enjoy our maritime heritage as well.
Dave McLaughlinabout 10 years ago Newport RI
Ocean health equals human health. Living near the ocean means we have the utmost responsibility to protect ocean health for all the folks who do not have the close connection we all share with the ocean. malama pono.
Lesley McLaughlinabout 10 years ago Cumberland RI
Individuals can choose to act to spoil or conserve. The world is made up of individuals, who, grouped together can destroy or save our oceans and inland waterways.
Tom Flanaganabout 10 years ago Warrem RI
WE need to forge deep agreement around the asset that unites us or else we will surrender to arguments about assets that divide us.
Caitlin Mandelabout 10 years ago Providence RI
Because the ocean is connected to who we are and everything we do!
Kathy Blackabout 10 years ago Cranston RI
"We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea - whether it is to sail or to watch it - we are going back from whence we came." ~ JFK
Kathleen Rourkeabout 10 years ago Providence RI
The outdoors is where I like to be. Water is a very important part of the outdoors AND our life. Not just for recreation, but for drinking, growing food, providing food ( fish). If our waters die, so will we.
Greg Gerrittabout 10 years ago Providence RI
With a changing climate, clean water becomes an ever more important resource, and managing stormwater is going to make or break us.
Karen Jarretabout 10 years ago Charlestown RI
Our water is the most important resource we have! Everyone needs to conserve, put our words into action and take care of our environment.
Hilary Kotounabout 10 years ago Newport RI
Because I love to sail, swim and paddle board in our bay's & ocean in this awesome state!
Bill Mottabout 10 years ago Providence RI
World Oceans Day provides a unique opportunity on June 8th to capture imaginations and rally the world for a better future, and inspire action throughout the year.
Robert Malinabout 10 years ago Charlestown RI
Healthy Ocean, Healthy Planet - Bay temp is rising and shoreline receeding. We have to care for our natural heritage. Polluters should pay to clean up their mess, we are constantly seeing trash wash up.
Andrew Valainisabout 10 years ago Missoula MT
I grew up in Rhode Island, went to university there, and love my home state. I am Rhode Island born and Rhode Island bred. My favorite thing about Rhode Island has always been the ocean. We should protect and conserve it in every way we can.
World Oceans Day is June 8th and we think it's the perfect opportunity to bring attention to Rhode Island's beautiful waters and heritage as the Ocean State.
This summer as we head out to the great blue waters of Rhode Island, we want to remind local leaders and businesses that it takes a continuing commitment to keep Rhode Island's waters clean. We're collecting signatures online for this letter to local officials. We'll put your signatures in writing and share this message with them:
(Update: we've also started to collect signatures on Change.org. Sign in either place! http://chn.ge/1KvlgmW)
To our local officials and fellow citizens:
There’s a reason Rhode Island is called the Ocean State. We may be the smallest state, but we have a lot of coastline and a big heart. We take pride in our beaches, our bays & our ponds. We swim. We fish. We surf. We sail. We always have. Our water is our heritage. It’s in our blood. It was our grandparents and our parents. And it will be our children’s. So let’s keep our waters clean. We own the state of our oceans - and we’re proud of it. That’s why we’re the Ocean State.
As local citizens, voters and consumers who use Rhode Island’s waters for drinking, for recreating, and for our businesses, we urge you – local officials, lawmakers, business owners, regulators, and fellow citizens – to do all you can to keep our water clean.
We take great pride in our clean Ocean State and we ask you to help keep it that way.
Sincerely,
the undersigned citizens, visitors, and businesses of Rhode Island
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