09-R125
2009 -- H 6019
Enacted 03/25/09
H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
RESPECTFULLY
REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR PRESERVE MATCHING FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR BRUSH NECK
COVE DREDGING AND HABITAT RESTORATION IN THE CITY OF
Introduced By: Representatives Gemma, McNamara, Naughton, Ferri, and Trillo
Date Introduced: March 24, 2009
WHEREAS, Sedimentation
in Brush Neck Cove has reduced the abundance and diversity
of plant and animal species, water quality, and
navigation opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The City of
Warwick's Comprehensive Plan recognizes the importance of
preserving the vitality of Brush Neck Cove; and
WHEREAS, The U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers is currently completing a $190,000
ecological restoration feasibility study to evaluate sediment
management options and other
measures to restore the quality of the habitat; and
WHEREAS, Army Corps of
Engineering dredging and restoration projects require
matching funds; and
WHEREAS, State matching
funds may be in jeopardy of being cut from next year's
budget; and
WHEREAS, This is an issue of paramount importance to health, safety
and welfare of
those who live, work and visit the City of
be it
RESOLVED,
That this House of Representatives of the State of
Providence Plantations
hereby requests that the Governor of the State of
matching funds allocated for habitat restoration and dredging
of Brush Neck Cove; and be it
further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the
Honorable Donald L. Carcieri, Governor of
the State of
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