09-R247

2009 -- S 0856

Enacted 05/12/09

 

 

S E N A T 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 WARWICK

     

     

     Introduced By: Senators Walaska, Lynch, and McCaffrey

     Date Introduced: April 22, 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 Warwick and the State of Rhode Island; now, therefore

be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby requests that the Governor of the State of Rhode Island preserve 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 Rhode Island.

     

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