Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District
Serving Bristol & Newport Counties
Drone photo credit - Andrew Rys
Who We Are
We work to promote and improve long-lasting and environmentally-friendly practices that protect natural resources such as soil, water, and air.
Earth Month
What a month! This year’s Earth Month was better than ever, with a great lineup of events all benefitting our environment - including our yearly seedling sale, plogging events, and rain barrel workshops! Thank you to all our Earth Month volunteers and supporters, we hope to see you again next year!
Rain Barrel Workshops
Get a rain barrel for a fraction of the retail cost and support ERICD's conservation efforts at the same time! Sign up for our newsletter or check out our rain barrel program page to hear about upcoming rain barrel workshops!
Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm
In partnership with Portsmouth Middle School - A student-driven community farm where kids learn about sustainable agriculture with hands-on problem-solving experiences.
Give a Little, Conserve a Lot
Consider supporting ERICD with a financial contribution or the gift of volunteer time.
Virtually Tour Movement Ground Farm to discover our NRCS partnership.
Through our partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), we provide local farmers with assistance to address natural resource concerns through an array of conservation practices.
News & Updates
Support us by wearing ERICD
Show your support throughout the community when you wear your shirt while out plogging (jogging+picking up trash) or pliking (biking+picking up trash).
