by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Sep 11, 2026 | Coastal Communities, News, Research
A new framework helps communities measure the value of coastal access at risk from sea level rise. We often think about sea level rise in terms of flooded roads and damaged homes. But another loss is happening more quietly: our ability to reach the coast. Part of the...
by Monica Allard | Sep 2, 2026 | Coastal Communities, Marine Law, News
How can Rhode Island best prepare its communities and businesses to insure property effectively when risks and costs are rapidly increasing? The half-day Marine Law Symposium, Insurance Needs with a Changing Environment: Preparing Rhode Island for the Future, hosted...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Aug 24, 2026 | Coastal Communities, News
A new feature from Esri’s ArcWatch takes a closer look at how the University of Rhode Island’s Coastal Hazards, Analysis, Modeling and Prediction (CHAMP) system is helping emergency managers prepare for coastal storms. The University of Rhode Island’s CHAMP system...
by Isabella Carmichael | Aug 20, 2026 | Coastal Communities, News, Sustainable Seafood
Whether you’re interested in digging quahogs along the shoreline or simply curious about the shellfish that live in Rhode Island’s coastal waters, recreational shellfishing offers a unique way to experience the Ocean State’s marine environment. Rhode...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Aug 13, 2026 | Coastal Communities, News
As coastal storms become more frequent and complex, accurately communicating evolving hazards is critical to public safety. But the information emergency managers rely on to prepare for a storm isn’t always the same information journalists need to explain risk...
by Monica Allard | Jul 27, 2026 | Coastal Communities, News
The Woonasquatucket River Greenway plants never stop working The recent $11.5-million Woonasquatucket River Greenway renovation added a bike lane and an accessible boat ramp for canoes and kayaks as well as improved stormwater management. The Woonasquatucket River was...
