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But a long debated proposal by the Kent County Water Authority to build a reservoir here has resurfaced, threatening this open space. The reservoir would destroy thousands of acres of this unique area. Both the Northeast Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency have determined that the reservoir would have "very large, severe impacts" on the area's wildlife and wetlands. Sierra Club is working to educate people about Big River's value as a wild and open space and about the environmental impacts of this reservoir, and encouraging the adoption of strong water conservation measures. To help out in these efforts, please contact Jennifer Tuttle at 401-521-4734 or jennifer@sierraclubri.org.
Photo: Big River Bridge, photo courtesy Jennifer Tuttle; used with permission. Up to Top |
