Claim: There are three districts in the Rhode Island Conservation Districts which are a subdivision of the state government with a volunteer board of directors.
Evidence: The Rhode Island Conservation Districts consist of three districts; Northern, Southern and Eastern. Professional staffs in each of the three offices report to volunteer boards of directors. The conservation districts of the State of Rhode Island are a subdivision of state government established under state law to carry out programs for the conservation and wise management of soil, water and related resources.