In an interview airing tonight at 8pm on 1540AM WADK Newport, the Coastal Resources Center’s Teresa Crean will be discussing the potential effects of coastal hazards on the City of Newport along with other panelists. The broadcast is part of Bruce Newbury’s Talk of the Town series.

Additionally, the broadcast will highlight and upcoming Newport event, Engage Newport “SEA Aware”. Details below.

Topic:  Engage Newport “SEA Aware”

Building awareness among Newport residents and businesses about the project researching coastal flooding & sea level rise, its effects on local Newport locations, and what the City is doing to assist with information and mitigation for the present and future.  Event will take place Thursday, October 24, 2013, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Newport Gateway Visitor’s Center

Guests:
Jody Sullivan, Newport County Chamber of Commerce
Sam Crichton, Project Manager, Engage Newport
Teresa Crean, Coastal Community Planner, University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography – Coastal Resources Center & Rhode Island Sea Grant

Check out the podcast here: Bruce Newbury’s Talk of the Town – 1540 WADK Newport.
For details on Engage Newport SEA Aware, click here.