R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-57-2: Purpose.

In order to achieve the objective and to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the foundation shall, in close cooperation with and through recommendations to the director of the department of environmental management, initiate, coordinate, and support planning, development, and conduct of the programs, projects, and use of Fort Adams, provide for all activities in a manner that will be consistent with the purposes of this chapter, and carry out all responsibilities provided by this chapter concerning the restoration and use of the Fort Adams structure.