These include the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in South Kingstown, the Pettaquamscutt National Wildlife Refuge in Narragansett, the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge, Ninigret NWR in Charlestown and Rodman's Hollow on Block Island. Senator Chafee created a link between our nation's environmental goals and our transportation policy. The Senator also won passage of tax changes to encourage the use of mass transit by commuters. The Senator helped strengthen the nation's drinking water infrastructure by steps to control lead and other contaminants, and to make funding available for plant modernization. Brought together WIC supporters in both parties to defeat the block grant bills which would gut the foundations of a proven beneficial and cost effective government program.
Frustrated administration attempts to embargo appropriated funds.
Senator Chafee set a high standard at all levels of government and truly had a tremendous impact on this state and nation. His contributions to the improvement of health are significant. He made substantial contributions to health care reform, environmental protection, the protection of children, families and seniors, as well as civil rights, budget and taxes.