RIRPA offers a variety of opportunities to network with, and learn from, others in the field of parks and recreation.

RIRRC is dedicated to helping Rhode Islanders reduce, reuse, and recycle. They operate Rhode Island’s Central Landfill, Materials Recycling Facility, Leaf & Yard Composting operation, and Eco-Depot for household hazardous waste. RIRRC offers many services to RI residents and groups including free tours, presentations, and student mentoring to RI schools.

One of 34 programs in the National Sea Grant College Program, Sea Grant is a state-based program with federal funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) based at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography. They work with coastal communities in the Ocean State to ensure access to the best available science and that everyone has a seat at the table to build long-term, sustainable solutions. 41°N, Rhode Island’s coastal and ocean magazine, is a publication of Sea Grant and the University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute that highlights Sea Grant and Coastal Institute research, outreach, and education activities on a particular theme.

Since 1909, the State of Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation has evolved from a visionary plan to a statewide network of historic and magnificent green spaces and greenways devoted to the public enjoyment of the outdoors. Today, the park system and natural resource areas comprise over 123 sites and 60,000 acres.

The mission of the Rhode Island Tree Farm Program is to promote the growing of renewable forest resources on private lands while protecting environmental benefits and increasing public understanding of the benefits of productive forestry.

Created by and for families who want to spend more time outdoors, RI Families in Nature has resources that can help people of all ages and experiences explore Rhode Island’s natural places and reap the many benefits that hiking offers us all. They also publish The Rhode Island Family Hiking Guide and Journal.

The goal of the RI Schools Recycling Project is to ensure that all of Rhode Island’s public and private schools implement their own programs for reducing, recovering, and recycling food waste.

To promote the wise use and care of natural resources for long-term sustainability.

To provide stormwater management support in order to improve public safety, enhance public health, and increase public service through departmental and divisional coordination and public awareness.

The Richland County Park District is dedicated to introducing and interpreting our region's natural history to the citizens of Richland County through free education and public programming. We do this by providing recreational and educational opportunities through the protection and preservation of Richland County's natural resources to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.