ERICD Receives Recognition from RI State House

On May 27, 2021, ERICD received an official citation from the State of Rhode Island recognizing the success of the green stormwater infrastructure installation and Outdoor Learning Activity Zone at Melville Elementary School in Portsmouth.

Thank you to Representative Terri Cortvriend for proposing and advocating for us to receive this recognition.

The citation reads:

Be it hereby known to all that Rhode Island House of Representatives hereby offers its sincerest congratulations to:

Sara Churgin, Manager

Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District

In recognition of your outstanding efforts to assist in the development of a rain garden at the Melville School where the students can learn, play, explore, and cultivate in an outdoor learning environment.

The entire membership extends its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for continue good fortune. Given this 27th day of May 2021 at the State House in Providence, Rhode Island.

Proposed by: Representative Terri-Denise Cortvriend

This citation was presented to Sara Churgin on May 27, 2021.