PEER in Rhode Island

PEER's environmental work is solely directed by the needs of its members. As a consequence, we have the distinct honor of serving resource professionals who daily cast profiles in courage in cubicles across the country.

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Following are PEER news releases, white papers, surveys and other activities for Rhode Island:


News Releases for Rhode Island
March 31, 2008  RHODE ISLAND YACHT CLUB FINED FOR POLLUTING LOBSTER NURSERY — $40,000 Fine on Five Counts Involving Illegal Discharges and False Certifications

October 15, 2007  RHODE ISLAND DESALINATION PLANT POLLUTING LOBSTER NURSERY — Concentrated Brine Outfall for Yacht Club Illegally Placed in Shallow Waters

June 5, 2000  DEM NOT PROTECTING ENVIRONMENT, EMPLOYEES SAY IN SURVEY — Poor Leadership & Politics Plague State Agency

June 5, 2000  DEM NOT PROTECTING ENVIRONMENT, EMPLOYEES SAY IN SURVEY — Poor Leadership & Politics Plague State Agency

October 26, 1999  DEM DIRECTOR ORDERED TO PAY $10,000 — U.S. Department of Labor Says Reitsma Harassed Whistleblower


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