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<p class="MsoNormal">The deadline is TODAY to register for the Land and Water Summitt and for nomination for the Blueways Award. Take care of those things today! See details below and attached. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dear RI Rivers Council members, Designated Watershed Council representatives, and colleagues,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">First,</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> if
you were not able to attend our Annual Meeting at the RI State House on June 8<sup>th</sup>, you may not have heard the good news that our two RIRC nominees,
<b>Karen Wilder and Walter Berry, have been approved by the RI State Senate and are official RIRC members</b> now. I was very happy to take out the word “nominees” from the salutation of this letter – for the first time in about 5 years! Congratulations to
Karen and Walter!! And welcome aboard!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Second,</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> at
that meeting, Kate Sayles, the new Director of the RI Land Trust Council spoke to us about the upcoming Land and Water Summit, to be held on Friday July 15<sup>th</sup> with some events the day before and the day after. Here are some updates:
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Summit Workshops and agenda for July 15 (main day) are live on the website:</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.landandwaterpartnership.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=dWz0sRZOjEnYSN4E4J0dug&r=ZIfKiIgrDixP6cTM2Qw0yd-boH-PbnHuWAyoniduEag&m=M32ID1WdG9Sao4IBOUNhMbWP77D09Bqgk8xn6KiOOXWoynvw3w_voUsneSGaRhzB&s=i2pbGcw57JbTf-_4BQidRwuSWaISG2LYXeWsp7j7U7I&e=" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1">19th
Annual Land and Water Conservation Summit!</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">There are 21 wonderful options to choose from.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Early Bird Registration Deadline has been EXTENDED to June 30th. </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.landandwaterpartnership.org_summit-5Fregister.php&d=DwMFaQ&c=dWz0sRZOjEnYSN4E4J0dug&r=ZIfKiIgrDixP6cTM2Qw0yd-boH-PbnHuWAyoniduEag&m=M32ID1WdG9Sao4IBOUNhMbWP77D09Bqgk8xn6KiOOXWoynvw3w_voUsneSGaRhzB&s=5HrKIONkkJVuAoYODFwF137kmRNoEh-zoxLA10zRTEA&e=" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1">Register
here!</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> We are offering a pay-what-you-can option to keep the Summit accessible for all. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Check out the website for additional opportunities to network and for events taking place on Saturday, July 16th.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Interested in sponsoring the summit or a table? </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.landandwaterpartnership.org_summit_2022ConferenceSponsor.pdf&d=DwMFaQ&c=dWz0sRZOjEnYSN4E4J0dug&r=ZIfKiIgrDixP6cTM2Qw0yd-boH-PbnHuWAyoniduEag&m=M32ID1WdG9Sao4IBOUNhMbWP77D09Bqgk8xn6KiOOXWoynvw3w_voUsneSGaRhzB&s=Bve3_YGOzNzExJGyHBLiF6UFSIwCjIJ79fAZxHr-ozU&e=" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1">Learn
more here!</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Deadline is TODAY!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Interested in accommodations in Eddy Hall at URI? <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__web.cvent.com_event_5ca48abe-2D997e-2D449c-2Dae1f-2D7e0a2bbed299_summary-3FRefId-3DHome&d=DwMFaQ&c=dWz0sRZOjEnYSN4E4J0dug&r=ZIfKiIgrDixP6cTM2Qw0yd-boH-PbnHuWAyoniduEag&m=Lr_EdSzA0487iZ5gUvjLRzxRYq9ERidnPfEG_dF7fmC01iYaasVgHnMAgsV0K4c3&s=alRnpdG6wrqDeNc1Wvk9bPC7keAEbXlfxQXqgK1G_is&e=" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">Reserve
your Room at Eddy Hall</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Third</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">, at
our Annual Meeting on June 8<sup>th</sup>, the RI Rivers Council agreed to continue the wonderful legacy, started by the Blueways Committee, of presenting the <b>Blueways Stewardship Award</b> at the Summit. This award is for an individual who exemplifies
dedication to the stewardship and conservation of Rhode Island's rivers, estuaries, lakes and coastal waters. The <b>Blueways Stewardship Award</b> seeks individuals who have the respect of their peers and have notable accomplishments in some area of watershed
management. Details on the call for nominations are attached to this email. Letters of Nominations should be sent to Veronica M. Berounsky, RIRC Chair, at <a href="mailto:info@ririvers.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">info@ririvers.org</span></a>
and must be received by email by midnight <b>June <a name="m_-6217893297214411853__Hlk106389135">
30th.</a></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:m_-6217893297214411853__Hlk106389135"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thanks for your attention,
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Take care,
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Veronica</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Veronica M. Berounsky, Ph.D., Chair </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Rhode Island Rivers Council</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">235 Promenade St. Suite 230 </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Providence, RI 02908</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><a href="mailto:vmberounsky@uri.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1">vmberounsky@uri.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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[ririvers.org]</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <i>RIRC: Created by the RI General Assembly in 1991 to coordinate efforts to improve the quality of the state’s
rivers and their watersheds. <a name="m_-6217893297214411853__Hlk94884934">Celebrating our 31<sup>st</sup> year in 2022!</a></i></span><span style="mso-bookmark:m_-6217893297214411853__Hlk94884934"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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