Rhode Island State Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee Honored By Audubon Society

BRISTOL, RI — Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee was honored with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island 2025 Legislative Leadership Award at the Society’s 128th Annual Meeting on Sunday in Bristol.

McEntee, D-South Kingstown, Narragansett), was recognized for her dedication to Rhode Island’s environment and the protection of birds, wildlife, and the people of Rhode Island, according to a media release.

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"Throughout her legislative career she has worked closely with Audubon, prioritizing legislation to benefit the environment," the release said.

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"Her hallmark accomplishment is the Plastic Waste Reduction Act, which passed in 2022 and became effective on January 1, 2024," according to the release. "This bill was sponsored by Representative McEntee and former Senate President Dominic Ruggerio and bans Rhode Island retail establishments from providing single-use plastic bags to customers at the point of sale."

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McEntee said she was honored by the award.

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“It’s a true honor to be recognized by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and I thank them for being tremendous partners over the years in the fight to protect and preserve our state’s precious natural resources,” McEntee in the release.

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