Rhode Island Governor Applauds DEM Dredging Decision
Governor Donald L. Carcieri (D-R.I.) released a statement praising the decision of the state’s Department of Environmental Management (DEM) to deny Weaver’s Cove’s application to dredge sections of Mount Hope Bay. Gov. Carcieri said that the DEM’s decision “is another important step in our efforts to block this potentially dangerous project.” Gov. Carcieri renewed his pledge to oppose the Weaver’s Cove LNG proposal.