$50M Green Bond – for a more resilient Rhode Island – promotion event TODAY

Information was released and an event planned for TODAY, September 27th at 1pm at Farm Fresh Rhode Island, 10 Sims Avenue in Providence to promote the 2022 Green Bond, Question No. 3 on the referendum ballot in November.

Protecting Narragansett Bay and drinking water, strengthening the state against global warming, reclaiming contaminated brownfield sites for productive reuse, conserving open space, building recreation facilities and playgrounds benefiting all 39 cities and towns, making critical investments in the Roger Williams Park Zoo  — these and many other essential programs and projects that make life better for Rhode Islanders have been paid by green bond proceeds.

If passed by the voters, this year’s $50 million bond would raise tens of millions of dollars to increase Rhode Island’s climate change resilience — reducing risks, prioritizing equity, and improving public safety.

The health of our lands, waters, and communities is central to our environment and supports our way of life in Rhode Island. The value of Rhode Island’s network of green spaces, outdoor recreational areas, and waterways goes beyond beautiful places and recreational opportunities for public enjoyment. This network is important to the state’s economy and ability to attract people and businesses. This proposed bond invests in open space, outdoor recreation, land revitalization, green energy, climate resilience, forest, habitat, wildlife conservation, water quality, and new facilities at Roger Williams Park and Zoo. More information here:

A Q&A developed by the state on the Bond Issue:

Participating:

Governor Dan McKee, Mayor Jorge Elorza, DEM Director Terry Gray, Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank Managing Director Shaun O’Rourke, and Leaders of Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Clean Water Action-RI, Climate Jobs RI, Farm Fresh RI, Rhode Island Land Trust Council, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Save The Bay, and The Nature Conservancy-RI