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 Isabella Carmichael | Aug 11, 2026 | Marine Law, News, ocean planning
Moving seafloor boulders for subsea cables creates challenges for commercial fishers For generations, commercial fishermen have avoided the naturally occurring boulder fields that cover parts of the seafloor off Rhode Island and Southern New England. Today, as...
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...
by Isabella Carmichael | Jul 13, 2026 | Marine Law, News, Students
One month into his NOAA Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship, University of Rhode Island and Roger Williams University School of Law graduate Samuel Filiaggi is already finding himself at the center of the nation’s marine policy conversations. Working in NOAA’s Office of...
by Isabella Carmichael | Jul 7, 2026 | Coastal Communities, Marine Law, News, Students
As erosion gradually moves Rhode Island’s shoreline inland, the debate over who can, and cannot, hold back the sea is becoming increasingly important. Seawalls and other hardened shoreline structures may protect private property from erosion, but studies suggest...
by Isabella Carmichael | Jul 1, 2026 | Marine Law, News, Students
As communities across Southern New England work to expand renewable energy, an increasingly important question is emerging: how can states and municipalities encourage solar development while protecting forests, wildlife habitats, and other natural resources? A recent...
