University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension Water Quality Program

05/29/2013

15% off drinking water well testing packages at several State-certified labs. Good through June 28, 2013. Must present coupon to receive discount. Email [email protected] with address to receive coupon.

10/19/2012

Another private well workshop Tuesday October 23 at the Tiverton High School
http://www.uri.edu/ce/wq/has/calendar/P_WELL%20CALENDAR.HTM

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07/31/2012

If you're a private well owner and live in RI, you might be interested in attending one of our community workshops to learn about protecting your drinking water and ensuring its safety for you and your family.
Fall workshop series currently being scheduled. See listing at: http://www.uri.edu/ce/wq/has/calendar/P_WELL%20CALENDAR.HTM

07/18/2012

Spending the day at NSF workshop communicating science to the public. Excellent program! Tweeting, Blogging, and creating videos. Check out recent blog post at nsfmessenger.wordpress.com or on twitter at

04/27/2012

National Drug Take Back Event, Saturday, April 28 from 10 AM - 2PM. Many locations throughout RI.
Pharmaceuticals disposed of improperly (flushing down the toilet) pose a risk to our groundwater and surface water supplies. For more information: http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/

Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Diversion Control

04/27/2012

Gardening season! See our new Blog on rain gardens
http://uriwaterquality.wordpress.com

09/09/2011

Early bird registration is still open for the 2011 Northeast Private Well Water Symposium. November 14 & 15, 2011 in Southbury, CT.
For details see,

08/02/2011

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 10 am - 2 pm. Stay tuned for details and locations.
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html

Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Diversion Control

07/27/2011

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07/27/2011

Rhode Island private well owners receive 15% savings on well testing packages at participating labs. To learn more, visit riwelltesing.org

04/21/2011

Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, 2011 - the 41st anniversary!
See EPA's Pick 5 for Your Environment http://www.epa.gov/pick5/

Pick 5 for YOUR environment! Environmental action can mean doing different things in different places, but it begins by taking the simple steps where you live. Doing your part means doing what you can do. By choosing five or more of these ideas and sharing your own, you are joining thousands of oth

04/04/2011

2011 Northeast Water Science Forum: Science to Inform Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Product Management
April 27 - 29, 2011 in Portland Maine.
https://www.neiwpcc.org/ppcpconference/

Science to Inform Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Product Management, April 27-29, 2011, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, Maine