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I am a very proud member of Friends Of Warwick Ponds (FOWP). Two years ago we met wit Kelly Fredricks of the RIAC to discuss the drainage of their de-icing fluids into Warwick Pond. My personal opinion is that it didn't go well. Recently we met several times with Eric Seabury in our monthly meetings as well as on-site at the airport, and, in my opinion, the attitude of everyone at the RIAC has improved greatly. (I credit him for a lot of that). Two years ago I kayaked over to the drain that feeds directly from the airport into Warwick Pond and when I got about 20 feet from it my eyes burned. My nose clogged up and I had difficulty breathing. Not good signs. This Spring/Summer members of FOWP and I took a tour of the Airport; saw the new drain catch basin and I actually sat on top of the drain feeding into Warwick Pond. The water was clear and clean, in my opinion. I reached down and tasted it and there was no chemical smell or taste. I am NOT a chemical engineer but I know good water vs. bad and this, to me, is vastly improved. As a result, Warwick Pond has gone from brownish red in color to much blue-er and cleaner in appearance. This, to me, is great progress but we have more issues to handle. The phragmites weed is growing out of control. Much work is needed to make the entrance and exit waterways clear. I believe that, with the efforts of the FOWP, The Airport has become a better neighbor and with more communication on both sides, they might even become a great neighbor. Time will tell and I will remain a proud member of that team to help in the mission.

Happy Summer everyone.

Rick Corrente

The Taxpayers Mayor