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Rhode Island Prepares New Department of Natural Resources
Governor Chafee and the 1965 General Assembly advance a plan to create a state department of natural resources uniting parks recreation fisheries water and conservation programs. The move aims to safeguard open spaces, curb overdevelopment, and coordinate planning enforcement and local participation. Frederick Lees will lead with two deputy directors as a seven member advisory board ensures long term policy stability.
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Chafee
General Assembly
State Department of Natural Resources
Subuarbia
Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Public Works Department
Water Resources Coordinating Board
State Development Council
Health Department
Frederick Lees
Department of Agriculture
Edwin C. Hayes Jr
William H. Cotter Jr
Parks and Recreation
Henry Ise
Harbors and Rivers
Thomas H. Wright
Division of Fish and Game
Calvin B. Dunwoody
Division of Forests
Rudolph D’andrea
Roland Swallow
Lees
Division of Fish and Game and Registration
Registry of
Eugene F Cochran
Providence
Frederick Lippitt
House
Green Acres