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Appendix D: Contact Information for Organizations

The following are the addresses and telephone numbers of selected organizations and publishers mentioned in this guide; they are listed alphabetically. Please note that this information is likely to change without notice.
 

Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)
5 Joy Street
Boston MA  02108-1490

Telephone: 617-523-0636
Fax: 617-523-0722

Electronic mail: information@outdoors.org
Web site: www.outdoors.org
Map and driving directions: MapQuest

The Appalachian Mountain Club is a non-profit organization that maintains hiking trails throughout the Northeast, publishes books and provides other services.

Appalachian Mountain Club - Narragansett Chapter
15 Brayton Street
Johnston RI  02919-2105

Electronic mail: See Web site, below, for e-mail form
Web site: www.amcnarragansett.org
Map and driving directions: MapQuest

The AMC's Narragansett Chapter maintains trails in Rhode Island, including the Narragansett and Tippecansett trails.

Audubon Society of Rhode Island (ASRI)
12 Sanderson Road
Smithfield RI  02917-2600

Telephone: 401-949-5454
Fax: 401-949-5788

Electronic mail: audubon@asri.org
Web site: www.asri.org
Map and driving directions: MapQuest

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is a non-profit organization which owns and manages part of the Long and Ell ponds area.

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CTDEP)
79 Elm Street
Hartford CT  06106-5127

Telephone: 860-424-3000

Electronic mail: dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us
Web site: www.dep.state.ct.us
Map and driving directions: MapQuest

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection manages the Pachaug State Forest, which includes the Green Fall Pond area.

Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA)
16 Meriden Road
Rockfall CT  06481-2961

Telephone: 860-346-2372
Fax: 860-347-7463

Electronic mail: conn.forest.assoc@snet.net
Web site: www.ctwoodlands.org
Map and driving directions: MapQuest

The Connecticut Forest and Park Association maintains hiking trails in Connecticut, including the western portion of the Narragansett Trail. It also publishes the Connecticut Walk Book East, a trail guide.

Great Swamp Press
PO Box 16
Carolina RI  02812-0016

Electronic mail: info@greatswamppress.com

Publisher of The North South Trail and maps of the Pachaug State Forest and southwestern Rhode Island; these are available at Ure Outfitters.

Narragansett Council, BSA
PO Box 14777
East Providence RI  02914-0777

Telephone: 401-351-8700
Fax: 401-351-5515

Electronic mail: info@narragansettbsa.org
Web site: www.narragansettbsa.org
Map and driving directions: MapQuest

Narragansett Council, BSA^®, operates Yawgoog Scout Reservation and the Yawgoog Alumni Association, which raises funds for the maintenance and improvement of the Reservation. Those who wish to support Yawgoog and its trails are welcome to send tax-deductible donations to the Yawgoog Alumni Association, care of Narragansett Council, at the address above or donate online.

The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
4245 North Fairfax Drive  Suite 100
Arlington VA  22203-1606

Telephone: 800-628-6860

Electronic mail: comment@tnc.org
Web site: nature.org
Map and driving directions: MapQuest

The Nature Conservancy is a non-political, non-profit organization that owns and operates conservation land in the United States and around the world.

The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island
159 Waterman Street
Providence RI  02906-3126

Telephone: 401-331-7110
Fax: 401-273-4902

Electronic mail: ri@tnc.org
Web site: nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/rhodeisland/
Map and driving directions: MapQuest

Rhode Island's chapter of The Nature Conservancy also owns and manages part of the Long and Ell ponds area.

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
235 Promenade Street
Providence RI  02908-5767

Telephone: 401-222-6800
TDD: 401-222-4462

Electronic mail: rgagnon@dem.state.ri.us
Web site: www.dem.ri.gov
Map and driving directions: MapQuest

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management manages part of the Long and Ell ponds area, as part of the state's Rockville Wildlife Management Area.

Ure Outfitters
1009 Main Street
Hope Valley RI  02832-1607

Telephone: 401-539-4050

Electronic mail: info@ureoutfitters.com
Web site: www.ureoutfitters.com
Map and driving directions: MapQuest

Ure Outfitters is a local retailer of equipment and supplies for outdoor activities, including many of the books mentioned above. Waterproof maps from Great Swamp Press are also provided. Online ordering is not available.

Yawgoog Scout Reservation
61 Camp Yawgoog Road
Rockville RI  02873-1001

Telephone: 401-539-2311
Fax: 401-539-0760

Electronic mail: tsisson@narragansettbsa.org
Web site: www.yawgoog.org
Map and driving directions: MapQuest

Note: The postal address, telephone and fax numbers for Yawgoog Scout Reservation are applicable only during the summer camp season -- from late June until late August. During the off-season, please contact Narragansett Council, BSA^®.

Contact the author of this trail guide, David R. Brierley.