Volume I – SAMP
Executive Summary and How to Use this Document
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1.1. Vision Statement
1.2. Statement of Problem
1.3. Enabling Legislation and Existing Policy Framework
1.4. Shoreline Change and SAMP Scope and Study Area
1.5. Goals of the Shoreline Change SAMP
1.6. Principles Guiding the Design and Development of the Shoreline Change SAMP
1.7. Contents of the Shoreline Change SAMP Document
1.8. Collaborative Effort
Chapter 2- Trends & Status: Current and Future Impacts of Coastal Hazards
2.1. Best Available Science on Sea Level Rise
2.1.1. Global Projections
2.1.2. National Projections
2.1.3. Rhode Island Project
2.2. Sea Level Rise and Storm Events
2.2.1. Flood Extent
2.2.2. Reoccurrence and Projections
2.2.3. Wave Conditions
2.2.4. Coastal Erosion
2.2.5. Saltwater Intrusion
2.3. Tools Developed to Understand Exposure
Chapter 3- Coastal Hazard Impacts on Rhode Island Coastal Resources & Development
3.1 Wetlands
3.2 Coastal Habitats
3.3 Public Access and Recreation
3.4 Coastal Development and Infrastructure
3.4.1. Residential and Commercial Structures
3.4.2. Public Infrastructure
3.4.3. Transportation Infrastructure
3.4.4. Ports and Industry
Chapter 4- Assessing Coastal Risk
4.1. Definition of Coastal Risk and Resilience
4.2. Coastal Risk Management
4.3. Implications for Not Considering Coastal Risk and Resilience
Chapter 5- Guidance for Planning & Addressing Coastal Hazard Locally
Step 1 – Understanding Exposure
Step 2 – Identify Impacts on Planning Area
Step 3 – Assessing Risks
Step 4 – Develop Adaptations Strategies
Step 5 – Adopt and Implement
Step 6 – Monitor and Revise
Chapter 6- Guidance for Planning & Addressing Coastal Hazards in Coastal Development Permitting
Chapter 7- Adaptation Strategies & Techniques
7.1. Categories of Adaptations- Protect, Accommodate & Avoid
7.2. Municipal Planning, Operations and Decision Making
7.2.1. Land Use Decision Making
7.2.2. Storm Planning and Recovery
7.3. Transportation Infrastructure
7.4. Retrofit Techniques for Structure
7.5. Green Infrastructure
7.5.1. Shoreline Protection and Erosion
7.5.2. Stormwater and Flooding
7.6. Wetland Restoration
7.7. Waterfront and Coastal Businesses
7.7.1. Business Continuity
7.7.2. Marina Assessment Tool
Chapter 8- Conclusion
8.1. Implications for CRMC
8.2. Recommendations for Municipalities
8.3. Recommendations for Other State Agencies
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