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The East Providence Conservation Commission is a very active commission of up to nine City residents that is responsible for the preserving and responsibly promoting awareness of the City's natural resources including its watersheds, rivers, wooded areas, shorefront, wetlands, and green spaces throughout the City. As needed or requested, the Commission makes recommendations to State Agencies, the East Providence City Council, and various City Departments regarding proposed developments, donation of private land, and environmental issues. The Conservation Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month in City Hall, 145 Taunton Avenue, in Conference Room A, at 7:30 PM, unless otherwise noticed. Members

Keith Gonsalves, Chair
Ernie Germani, Vice Chair
James Boyd, Secretary
Cheryl Vieira
Kelsey Queenan
John Carney
Wayne Barnes
Patrick Hanner, City Liaison

10/08/2026

East Providence residents… please consider taking our Hazard Mitigation Survey! See the link below for the survey and an explanation. In short, this plan (among other things) identifies projects that can help reduce impacts from flooding, coastal high water, and other naturally occurring issues; and makes these projects eligible for certain federal funding. Long-term environmental benefits often result, especially with regard to stormwater flooding and drainage into the bay.
Thank you!

A small but industrious group from the Commission cleaned up a very rough woodland trail built partly for utility access...
09/22/2026

A small but industrious group from the Commission cleaned up a very rough woodland trail built partly for utility access at the east end of Kent Heights Park. The loop includes a lengthy grass path along the southern edge of the property to the right of the courts, then turns left and winds through the woods, coming out near the dog park. Distance is about 6/10 of a mile. The Commission will do some more work here during the fall. As always, trail use is at your own risk. This will be a nice addition to the City’s trail inventory!

The Commission held our annual Boyden Heights cove cleanup this morning. Lots of plastic bottles of all types this year,...
04/18/2026

The Commission held our annual Boyden Heights cove cleanup this morning. Lots of plastic bottles of all types this year, more than usual! Seven bags of stuff were collected along with other various flotsam and jetsam. Thanks to the DPW Recycling Division for their support!

04/15/2026

REMINDER: We will be having our Earth Day cleanup this Saturday morning (4/18) at 9am at Boyden Heights!

A few photos from Hunts Mills on a frigid midwinter day. Always less wind when you’re in the woods!
02/01/2026

A few photos from Hunts Mills on a frigid midwinter day. Always less wind when you’re in the woods!

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145 Taunton Avenue
East Providence, RI
02914

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

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+14014357500

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