Southern Rhode Island Conservation District

Southern Rhode Island Conservation District (SRICD), doing business as Sricd, is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal grant awards. As a conservation district, SRICD focuses on environmental efforts in southern Rhode Island, providing services related to watershed management, stormwater remediation, environmental resilience, and community engagement. The organization serves all towns in its district, which encompasses the area south of Warwick, Rhode Island. SRICD's work involves collaborating with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to implement nature-based solutions for environmental challenges, particularly those related to water quality and climate resilience.

SRICD has received both prime and sub-recipient federal grant awards to support its environmental initiatives. A notable prime award is a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 1 office, through the Geographic Programs - Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program (CFDA 66.129). This funding supports the Resilient Riverfront Renewal Project in Westerly, Rhode Island, which involves designing and implementing green infrastructure solutions for stormwater management along the Pawcatuck River. The project aims to improve watershed health, enhance climate resilience, and provide workforce development opportunities for disadvantaged community members. As a sub-recipient, SRICD has worked on grants led by organizations such as Restore America's Estuaries and Roger Williams University. These sub-awards have focused on stormwater management, pollution reduction, and flood mitigation efforts in downtown Westerly, involving green infrastructure retrofits and public outreach. SRICD's grant-funded activities typically include planning, permitting, and implementing green stormwater infrastructure; conducting public engagement; training community members in maintenance of nature-based solutions; and overall project management to improve environmental outcomes and community resilience.