Allen’s Cove-Eastern Ninigret Pond Pilot Watershed Project
When: Thursday, January 25, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Online ZOOM Meeting – register at this link
Staff from the Town of Charlestown and its partners at URI, the Salt Ponds Coalition, and Save the Bay are working to protect water quality in and around Greater Allen’s Cove and Eastern Ninigret Pond through grant funded septic system replacements, stormwater management improvements, water quality monitoring, and community engagement.
Tune in to the ONLINE presentation over Zoom to learn about water quality in Green Hill and Ninigret Ponds, what the project team has been up to, and how you can help protect the salt ponds. Bring your questions for the project partners!
Learn about Water Quality
Join the meeting to learn about water quality in the pilot watershed area. Learn how the ponds are monitored, what data are available, and what they tell us about the health of the ponds.
New Salt Pond Smart Program
Learn about “Salt Pond Smart”, a voluntary and innovative program to educate, support and recognize homeowners’ efforts to protect water quality!
This work on the Allen’s Cove-Eastern Ninigret Pond Pilot Watershed Project funded through the EPA’s SNEP Program.
As part of the evening, the project partners are looking forward to the opportunity to talk with Charlestown residents about residents’ interests in the watershed and any questions about the project they may have.
Learn more about Charlestown’s Nitrogen Reducing Layered Soil Treatment Area Septic System.
January 24, 2024 @ 1:09 pm
I would like very much to attend. In fact, I registered a couple of weeks ago. I think it’s extremely important to educate all of us, but especially those with homes closer to the salt ponds, about good practices that can reduce pollution and improve the health of the ponds.
Unfortunately, I now have an unavoidable conflict. Will there be some way to learn what was shared at the meeting and remain in touch with this initiative?
January 16, 2024 @ 9:59 am
Dan, I would try asking:
Matt Dowling
Title: On-Site Wastewater Manager/Environmental Scientist
Department: Wastewater Management
Email: mdowling@charlestownri.gov
Phone: (401) 364-5030
He is at the town hall as an employee of the town.
Does anyone have a better idea?
January 11, 2024 @ 5:52 pm
Is there any correlation between pollution levels and the late summer abundance of jellyfish in Allen’s Cove?
How are homes selected for grant funded septic system replacements, and/or stormwater management?
If we own a home which we think would be a strong candidate for septic system replacement, and/or stormwater management, is there an application process?
How much of the cost of septic system replacement, and/or stormwater management, are homeowners expected to cover?