New tool to protect coastal wetlands
New maps are a key state tool for saving wetlands from flooding: Coastal wetlands protect communities from floods, an impact of storms and sea level rise related to climate change. […]
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The Science of Survival
A new PBS documentary, ‘The Science of Survival’, investigates ongoing research and outreach work at the University of Rhode Island, looking at both mosquito-borne diseases and the impacts of climate […]
» Read moreBeach Profile training using the Modified Emery Method
Shared on Behalf of R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council. When: July 23, 2014, 9 a.m. Where: South Kingstown Town Beach Who: this training is being offered by the R.I. Coastal […]
» Read moreBuilding on Borrowed Time
Shared on behalf of 41°N, Rhode Island’s Ocean and Coastal Magazine, a publication of Rhode Island Sea Grant and the Coastal Institute at the University of Rhode Island. Author – Meredith Haas Rhode […]
» Read moreCoastal Resources Management Council head to talk about climate change, sea-level rise in R.I. | The Providence Journal
On Thursday, October 10th, CRMC Executive Director Grover Fugate will present information on sea level rise and climate change at the State House. This presentation will be available online at […]
» Read moreR.I. coastal official says rising sea levels from climate change could swamp Waterplace Park in Providence and Wickford village — Polifact RI
CRMC’s Executive Director and Shoreline Change SAMP Project Manager, Grover Fugate, discussed sea level rise projections and potential impacts for Rhode Island in an August 23rd WPRI-Channel 12 interview. In […]
» Read moreGroup takes up subject of rising sea | The Westerly Sun
Westerly Sun reporter Cynthia Drummond provides an overview of last Friday’s coastal wetlands work session in Westerly here. The meeting, which was co-hosted by URI’s Coastal Resources Center and Marilyn […]
» Read moreGrover Fugate appears on WPRI’s Newsmakers (CRMC)
From CRMC: CRMC Executive Director Grover Fugate appears on WPRI’s Newsmakers to discuss areas of concern for Rhode Island’s 420 miles of coastline and what sea level rise predictions mean […]
» Read moreFlooding concerns rising to new level – The Westerly Sun
Flooding concerns rising to new level By CYNTHIA DRUMMOND / Sun Staff Writer NARRAGANSETT — Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program were the major topic of discussion as shoreline […]
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