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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING "SAVE THE LAKES" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     

     Introduced By: Senators P Fogarty, Maher, Metts, and Tassoni

     Date Introduced: May 30, 2012

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, Invasive plants can limit boating, fishing, and recreational activities, push

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out native species, and reduce water quality. A survey conducted by the department of

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environmental management found that nearly 80 percent of Rhode Island’s fresh water bodies

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contained at least one invasive plant species; and

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     WHEREAS, Founded in 2008, Save the Lakes is an alliance of individuals and

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associations dedicated to improving, protecting, and preserving the fresh water bodies of Rhode

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Island for future generations; and

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     WHEREAS, Save the Lakes is the only statewide organization dedicated to the

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preservation and protection of Rhode Island lakes, ponds, and fresh water resources; and

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     WHEREAS, Save the Lakes is an active force working to protect, restore, and explore

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Rhode Island's fresh water resources; and

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     WHEREAS, Save the Lakes provides a forum for exchange, development, and research

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     of fresh water resources information; and

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     WHEREAS, Save the Lakes has advocated for better fresh water management before

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local, State, and Federal governments and agencies; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby recognizes "Save the Lakes" in the State of Rhode Island. We applaud its efforts and its

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emphasis on preserving Rhode Island’s fresh water bodies, and wish the organization continued

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success in its future endeavors; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Judy Colaluca, President and Co-founder of

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Save the Lakes.

     

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