The Pawtuxet River Authority
The Pawtuxet River Authority is a quasi-public benefit corporation created by the RI General Assembly in 1972 (RIGL 46-24). The Authority also is registered with the RI Secretary of State as a non-profit organization and has received 501(c)(3) federal tax status as a charitable organization from the IRS under section 509(a)(3). The Authority has been designated the official watershed council of the Pawtuxet River by the RI Rivers Council.
The Authority is funded by five municipalities through which the river runs-Scituate, Coventry, West Warwick, Warwick and Cranston. The Authority is authorized to improve, preserve and protect the Pawtuxet River. The Authority provides recreational facilities along the river and is expressly authorized to provide for land and water conservation, construct and maintain hiking and biking trails, flood control and water pollution control facilities, preserve wetlands, construct dams, stream diversion, dikes, walls and pumping stations. The Authority maintains an office open to the public and conducts events to benefit the well-being of the river.
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The Authority is funded by five municipalities through which the river runs-Scituate, Coventry, West Warwick, Warwick and Cranston. The Authority is authorized to improve, preserve and protect the Pawtuxet River. The Authority provides recreational facilities along the river and is expressly authorized to provide for land and water conservation, construct and maintain hiking and biking trails, flood control and water pollution control facilities, preserve wetlands, construct dams, stream diversion, dikes, walls and pumping stations. The Authority maintains an office open to the public and conducts events to benefit the well-being of the river.
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The Pawtuxet River Authority
8 Hope Furnace Road Hope, RI 02891 Office: 401-615-7039 Email: pra@pawtuxet.org |
PRAWC Board & Members
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Board Membership (2018)
Coventry: John Donovan, John Preiss, Vacancy Cranston: Michael Maddalena, Paul Lockett, Carl Santucci Scituate: Robert J. Nero, James Johnson, Charles Horbert Warwick: Paul DePetrillo, Jennifer Ryan, Alisa Richardson West Warwick: Michael Bedard, Steven Brittsan, James Sullivan Associate Board Members Cranston: Rita L. Holahan Scituate: Tammi Kenyon Warwick: Alicia Nero West Warwick: Ross Adrain PRA Officers Chairman: Robert J. Nero Vice Chairman: Steven S. Brittsan Secretary: Charles Horbert Treasurer: Jennifer Ryan Attorney Christopher A. D’Ovidio Esq., Warwick, RI Accountant Katherine G. Estes, CPA, North Kingston, RI |
The PRAWC is a regional state-created agency whose Board is comprised of three appointed representatives from each of the following communities through which the Pawtuxet River and its two main branches pass; Coventry, Cranston, Scituate, Warwick and West Warwick.
We also attempt to maintain one Associate Board member representing each of the remaining cities and towns in which the Pawtuxet River System Watershed resides: Johnston, Providence, West Greenwich, Glocester, Foster and Exeter. The deep conviction in the pursuit and execution of our goals of some of our most passionate volunteers and longtime supporters is also recognized with a miscellaneous Associate Board membership status which allows them to participate in the PRAWC Board meetings. However, we consider every individual, institution and business that volunteers time and/or makes a contribution to the PRAWC as a much appreciated member of our organization, and we acknowledge and thank them for their ongoing support. |
