What we do
Programs & Projects
From watershed education to one-on-one technical assistance, our programs help landowners and communities across Providence County care for soil, water, and wildlife.
Current programs
Manure Exchange Program
Healthy Farm, Healthy Watershed The Healthy Farm, Healthy Watershed Project is a farmer-driven education and outreach effort for small scale livestock farmers to improve water quality through their manure practices. The p…
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Snake Den Farm
The Northern Rhode Island Conservation District (NRICD) has been charged with managing and operating Snake Den Farm, owned by the State of Rhode Island. In November 2013, the Northern RI Conservation Distri…
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Scituate Reservoir Watershed Education Program
The Scituate Reservoir is a critical source of drinking water and provides over 60% of Rhode Islanders with drinking water. The Scituate Reservoir Watershed Education Program is a partnership between Providence Water and…
Read more →Technical Assistance and Outreach Partnerships with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
NRICD staff work closely with USDA NRCS to help land operators apply for Farm Bill-funded programs, to write conservation plans, and more. Additionally, NRICD and its Conservation District partners across the state host…
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People's Garden Initiative 2025: Update
As of October 2025, funding for the people's garden initiative is currently unavailable for the unknown future. The original grant was completed successfully in 2024 with the full amount of funds allocated to new gardens…
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The Urban Growers Leadership Program
UGLP Update:CLICK HERE The Urban Growers Leadership Program is a "train the trainer" program that provides leading urban growers with a stipend to support their participation in a workshop series, farm tour, and hands-on…
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Engineering and Construction Efforts with USDA NRCS and the RI Association of Conservation Districts
On an as-needed project basis, NRICD works with USDA NRCS and RIACD to facilitate large construction and engineering projects that help to conserve natural resources in Providence County. Past efforts have included the d…
Read more →Rain Garden Workshops & Resources
North Scituate Village Stormwater Project Presentations The North Scituate Village Stormwater Project, a partnership between U.S. EPA Region 1, RIDEM, The Town of Scituate, Providence Water, and North…
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Guidance Documents & Planning Tools
Read more →Past projects
Moswansicut Reservoir
Outreach & Monitoring Project NRICD was awarded funding for the Moswansicut Reservoir Project, to provide Scituate, Foster, Glocester, and Johnston residents with information about the Moswansic…
Read more →The Urban Rain Garden Project
See how Rhode Island high school students joined environmental efforts in their city while learning Biology, Ecology and more. A project of the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District working in partnership with USDA…
Read more →Wetland Education Resources
Wetlands In Your Backyard Wetland Invaders
Read more →Moswansicut Reservoir
Working Together To Protect The Moswansicut Reservoir
Read more →Urban Rain Gardens
The Northern Rhode Island Conservation District educates and assists northern Rhode Island residents as they protect their communities water and soil. This includes both farmland and urban land. NRICD…
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