Dr Mona Hanna-Attisha scientist-hero of the Flint water crisis, comes to Rhode Island
October 30, 2019

Dr Mona Hanna-Attisha scientist-hero of the Flint water crisis, comes to Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) hosted Dr...

Community groups and Rhode Island residents react to Mayor Elorza’s water announcement
October 30, 2019

Community groups and Rhode Island residents react to Mayor Elorza’s water announcement

Community groups and indigenous leaders rejoice as the mayor, responding to public opposition, cancels plans to privatize...

Elorza reverses course on monetizing Providence Water, enabling legislation withdrawn
October 30, 2019

Elorza reverses course on monetizing Providence Water, enabling legislation withdrawn

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has reversed course on his plan to monetize the Providence Water Supply and...

Mayor Elorza’s third Community Conversation about monetizing Providence Water
October 30, 2019

Mayor Elorza’s third Community Conversation about monetizing Providence Water

“Why are you willing to put the water supply of the entire state at risk with climate...

Mayor Elorza’s second Community Conversation about monetizing Providence Water
October 30, 2019

Mayor Elorza’s second Community Conversation about monetizing Providence Water

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza held the second of three scheduled Community Conversations on his idea to “monetize”...

Daniel Crowell: It’s Time for Brown to Pay Up
October 30, 2019

Daniel Crowell: It’s Time for Brown to Pay Up

Taxpayers should not subsidize a playground for the elite Every few years, the people of Providence hear...

Speaker Mattiello opposes Mayor Elorza’s plan to monetize Providence Water
October 30, 2019

Speaker Mattiello opposes Mayor Elorza’s plan to monetize Providence Water

Speaking about Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza‘s plan to monetize the the Providence Water Supply, which includes the...

Elorza administration presents water monetization plan to Providence Water Board, activists push back
October 30, 2019

Elorza administration presents water monetization plan to Providence Water Board, activists push back

The Providence Water Supply Board (PWSB) held their March meeting in the Providence City Hall so that...

Mayor Elorza’s first Community Conversation about monetizing Providence Water
October 30, 2019

Mayor Elorza’s first Community Conversation about monetizing Providence Water

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza held the first of three scheduled Community Conversations on his idea to “monetize”...

Providence City Council resolution against water monetization sent to committee
October 30, 2019

Providence City Council resolution against water monetization sent to committee

The Providence City Council resolution opposing “any and all forms of monetization and/or privatization of Providence water...

Providence City Council to weigh resolution against Elorza’s water ‘monetization’ scheme
October 30, 2019

Providence City Council to weigh resolution against Elorza’s water ‘monetization’ scheme

Providence City Councilors Rachel Miller (Ward 13), Katherine Kerwin (Ward 12) and Seth Yurdin (Ward 1) will...

Providence Water in negotiations to acquire the Johnston Water District
October 30, 2019

Providence Water in negotiations to acquire the Johnston Water District

It is unknown how the potential acquisition might impact the water deal between the Town of Johnston...

A vigil to protect the Scituate Reservoir
October 30, 2019

A vigil to protect the Scituate Reservoir

Reverend Brendan Curran, associate pastor at Barrington Congregational Church UCC, lead a a group of about two...

City of Providence announces introduction of Water Authority State Legislation; Community meetings announced
October 30, 2019

City of Providence announces introduction of Water Authority State Legislation; Community meetings announced

From a press release: City representatives and elected officials announced the introduction of State enabling legislation that...

CLF and Toxics Action Center petition for new drinking water standards in Rhode Island
October 30, 2019

CLF and Toxics Action Center petition for new drinking water standards in Rhode Island

From a press release: Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Toxics Action Center have filed a petition to...

Donate to Uprise RI today!Image