Salt Pond Smart is a free program that includes online training, a property

assessment, and certification for homes that meet salt pond-friendly criteria.

Residents who complete the program and meet the criteria will be recognized with a

Salt Pond Smart property sign, showcasing the homeowner’s commitment to

environmental stewardship.

Participants will gain practical knowledge to support their pond-friendly property

management related to:

•  Onsite wastewater treatment (septic systems)
•  Sustainable lawn care and gardening
•  Stormwater management
•  Native coastal planting

The program is open to any Rhode Island resident living within the Salt Ponds

and Narrow River Watersheds. Currently there is no fee to participate in Salt

Pond Smart. To learn more and enroll, visit

uri.edu/saltpondsmart/ by September 6th!