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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Newsletter - September 15, 2023
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In Charlestown, the fall bird migration begins in August and continues into November. Birds are tracked on radar and thousands of birds are passing through Washington County each night. In this post are links to tools that predict and monitor bird migration in real time through our area, and tips on how you can help the birds in their long migrations.
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Charlestown needs a second volunteer member for the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council. Up to two Stewardship Council members are appointed by each Town Council in the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed, the Narragansett Indian Tribe, Rhode Island and Connecticut environmental agencies, Save the Bay and of course, the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association.
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Why: Household hazardous waste must not be placed in regular garbage!
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 51 Buttonwoods Road, Richmond
This is the last Eco-Depot scheduled for South County in 2023.
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When: Tuesday, September 19 and Thursday, September 21
What: Learn about septic systems, how they work and how to care for them
Who: URI’s Onsite Wastewater Resource Center
Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to protect your family’s health, your wallet and the environment around you. The same workshop will be presented twice, once online, and once in-person.
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When: Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: URI’s Onsite Wastewater Demonstration Center Grounds at Peckham Farm (Kingston, RI)
If you are planning to purchase a new nitrogen reducing septic system or already have one, then you shouldn't miss this opportunity to join staff from URI’s Onsite Wastewater Resource Center and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for an in-person workshop to learn all about Nitrogen Reducing Septic Systems.
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When: Saturday, September 17 at 9 a.m.
Where: East Beach (drive to the end of East Beach Road, bare to the left of Blue Shutters Beach, go straight on the dirt road and the parking lot will be on the left)
Who: Salt Ponds Coalition and ORCA
Register: Registration information in post
Join Salt Ponds Coalition and their partner, ORCA, to clean up East Beach. Our beaches have seen a lot of visitors this year, and might need a little post-Labor Day TLC!
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The banner image is a photograph of a Milkweed seed head in a Charlestown garden by Cliff Vanover. If you have photos of Charlestown wildlife, landscapes, or events that you would like to share with us to use on our website, Facebook, or in emails, please send them to us by email at charlestowncitizens@gmail.com
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To ensure you always receive our emails, please add mail@charlestowncitizens.org to your email contacts.
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Tell your neighbors and friends about our email list, forward them this email or our web site address and let them know we are a free service!
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