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The Buckeye Brook Coalition, a state designated Watershed Council, was formed to focus attention on Buckeye Brook and its watershed, which are located in Warwick, Rhode Island. The brook plays a significant role in nature's life cycle. Buckeye Brook and Warwick Lake are the spawning grounds of the blue back herring and alewives . This brook is self-sustaining and unique, having no fish ladders or passage system to aid the herring in their migration between the sea and Warwick Lake at spawning time. It's sal
The major goal of the Buckeye Brook Coalition is to protect and preserve this natural treasure and the future of blue back herring and alewives who annually spawn in these waters. It supports activities that work to clean-up debris in the brook and surrounding areas and promote good water quality. It advocates for protection of the brook and it's wetlands from destruction and focuses attention on situations and policies that endanger it's well being.
The Buckeye Brook Coalition is supported by a group of individuals and organizations who promote the good health of Buckeye Brook. These organizations include, but are not limited to: The City of Warwick RI Rivers Council Save The Bay Conservation Law Foundation URI Watershed Watch Mill Cove Conservancy Federated RI Sportsmen's Clubs, Inc. Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Herring Alliance Click here to Follow Buckeye Brook on Facebook and keep abreast of our most current new, events and topics. PL
Friends of Salter Grove | Dedicated to the restoration and conservation of George B. Salter Memorial Grove