Overview
Rhode Island’s greatest economic strength is in our natural assets – Narragansett Bay, the rivers, the coast, the ponds, and the surrounding lands distinguish Rhode Island and make it great. The 2016 and 2018 Green Economy bonds invested $35 million and $47.3 million (respectively) in protecting our land and water and building healthy communities.
The Green Economy Bonds provide funds for:
- State land conservation and parks development
- Local open space protection and parks development
- Protecting clean water and clean up brownfields
- Bike path development
GOALS
Protect clean water and open space to enhance quality of life in our communities
- Protect water quality in Narragansett Bay
- Conserve new open space and farmland
- Restore river banks to prevent flooding
- Preserve state and municipal park land
Strengthen the economy by bolstering tourism and recreation
- Create new jobs for Rhode Islanders
- Expand the statewide bike path network
- Reduce the number of beach closure days
- Ensure the high quality of local seafood