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The NOAA-funded project will take classes of 18 people from Providence neighborhoods and train them in topics like climate change and stormwater.

3/16/2021 Pawtucket’s Groundwork R.I. wins environmental grant PAWTUCKET – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week announced the selection of Groundwork Rhode Island, based in Pawtucket, for a $200,000 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training grant. This is one of 18 grant recipients selected to share $3.3 million to operate environmental job training programs for local citizens across the country. The grant will be used by Groundwork Rhode Island to train up to 56 pe...

UpdatedFri, Mar 12, 2021 at 11:34 am ET Reply The Tidewater Landing project in Pawtucket is one of many RI locations where environmental cleanup is key to property redevelopment. (Google Maps) PAWTUCKET, RI — Environmental justice is a rising theme, and now four Rhode Island communities — Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and Central Falls — will benefit from a green jobs training program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Live in Pawtucket? Click here to subscribe to ...