Open Spaces Program Reports

America�s Environment at Risk: The Local Impacts of the Bush Administration�s Anti-Environmental Policies	7/2/2002
As the long Fourth of July weekend approaches, families are packing their minivans for short getaways; college students are packing their coolers to head to the beach; and city dwellers are heading out to enjoy nature in our National Parks. Children are celebrating their summer vacations at neighborhood playgrounds, summer camps and community swimming pools. However, Americans are at risk of losing these simple pleasures and much, much more.
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Rhode Island�s Natural Heritage at Risk: Protecting Open Spaces and Special Places	10/10/2006
From beautiful woods and forests, to the banks of pristine lakes and rivers, from the coastal beauty of Narragansett Bay, to meadows and working farms, open spaces are a big part of what makes Rhode Island a special place to live and visit.
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Preserving America's Natural Heritage: Lessons From States' Efforts to Fund Open Space Protection	09/24/2008
America's open spaces are an integral part of our national identity. Our natural landscapes not only provide us with places of great beauty, but they also play a critical role in providing habitat for wildlife along with clean water, fresh air and recreational opportunities for Americans.
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