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Hummel ReportWhat the CRMC is doing to improve public access in Providence (click on the story "Getting There.")

Saltmarsh SoftwareHere’s How Software Could Save Salt Marshes

ProJoHow R.I. broke down barriers to wind power, Providence Journal

FuguteBattle With The Sea: In Westerly, Beach Town Still Shoring Up For Future Storms

Battle With The Sea: Change Is Here

WPRI Grover Fugate appears on WPRI's Newsmakers to discuss areas of concern for Rhode Island’s 420 miles of coastline and what predictions for a sea level rise mean for the Ocean State

WPRITwo Rhode Islanders Join Sen. Whitehouse for Oceans Meeting in Washington

WesterlyTown Council thanks CRMC for Sandy response

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Tolling Legislation Information

Beach vehicle permits are available at the CRMC offices in Wakefield between the hours of 9:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:30pm, Monday-Friday. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.

CRMC Policies on Access to Public Records (PDF)

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CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND

Shoreline Change (Beach) SAMP

Notice of 30 Day Extension (PDF)
National Grid Field’s Point Liquefaction Facility Federal Consistency Request (PDF)
Public Notice (PDF)

An update on the Ninigret Pond salt marsh habitat restoration project
CRMC celebrates Ninigret Pond Salt Marsh Restoration & Enhancement project
Fact Sheet (PDF)
  - Ninigret Pond Salt Marsh Restoration & Enhancement Project celebration (11/18/16)
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Schematic of restoration area, areas to be dredged, and pipeline location (schematic is courtesy of Town of Charlestown)
  - Ninigret marsh areas of vegetation die-off from prolonged flooding (photo courtesy of Ayla Fox)
  - Sachuest marsh in Middletown, after similar restoration project (photo courtesy of CRMC)

Update on salt marsh restoration at Narrow River (12/8/16)
Update on the Narrow River Marsh Restoration and Elevation project (10/7/16)
Narrow River Salt Pond Restoration Photos

A Climb to the Top of Turbine #2 of the Block Island Wind Farm (PDF)

Beaches and Sand Trails of Southern Rhode Island, Regulations and Information Pamphlet (PDF)

STORMTOOLSCRMC, URI introducing Beach SAMP tools to coastal communities
STORMTOOLS
Resilient Communities Model Process
Review of Adaptation Strategies (PDF)


Currently Proposed Policies/Regulations

Public Hearing Date Regulation (PDF)
10/11/16 Proposed new section of the Coastal Resources Management Program (CRMP): Management Procedures - Section 4.2.1 Application Requirements for Expedited Review of Projects Seeking Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) Fortified Home™ Program Designation

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