Hundreds of volunteers participated in first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count
From Wisconsin to Copacabana 38,290 plastic pellets were collected from beaches, streams, and lake shores.
Rivers & lakes
Our country’s lakes, rivers and streams give life to ecosystems and people alike from coast to coast. Now it’s time we protect them as the life-giving resources they are.
The Latest on Rivers & lakes
What happens to fish (and humans) when fish eat plastic?
Meet Environment Rhode Island’s State Director, Rex Wilmouth
Updates
Clean water groups urge Congress to tackle microplastics
Update: Environmental law under threat
What You Can Do
Featured Resources
Safe for Swimming?
Kenyon Proposed Consent Decree – May 2023
Wasting our Waterways
Safe for swimming? 2021
The Latest
Bald eagles and golden eagles: What are the differences?
North America is home to two eagle species. Learn more about what they eat, where they live, and whether they need protections.
The Antiquities Act is meant to protect America’s natural and cultural treasures forever. Is the Act itself in danger?
The Antiquities Act has played a crucial role in protecting many of America's most treasured landscapes. We take it for granted at our peril.
A look back at what our unique network accomplished in 2023
Here are 10 examples of how our advocates won positive results for the public and the planet in 2023.
Environment Rhode Island settles Clean Water Act lawsuit against Kenyon Industries
In a victory for clean water, Kenyon Industries has agreed to take steps to reduce its release of pollution into the Pawcatuck River, in settlement of a case brought by Environment Rhode Island.
Statement: Senate rejects amendment that would speed approval of polluting projects
The legislation from Sen. Manchin would have weakened environmental protections under NEPA.