The prospect of an offshore wind cable running from a wind farm in federal waters up the Sakonnet and connecting to the grid through the town of Portsmouth has raised community questions and concerns over the impacts from cable installation on fish and the surrounding...
The word ‘Narragansett’ permeates Rhode Island, naming its primary bay, a coastal town, and numerous roadways. Its meaning to the Narragansett Indian Tribe, however, invokes not only a place, but a relationship. ‘Narragansett’ roughly translates to “people of the...
NARRAGANSETT, R.I ––– Rhode Island Sea Grant has awarded approximately $65K to each of three research projects aimed at improving understanding and management of Rhode Island’s coastal and marine systems, and address diversity, equity, justice and inclusion issues. ...
New study finds that Narragansett Bay managers and shellfish harvesters should prepare for more severe harmful algal blooms in the future as changes in species composition and climate may increase favorable conditions for domoic acid production in Narragansett Bay and...
Neighbors have rallied to help improve their Portsmouth community’s coastal resilience. Wooden stakes appeared in the grass along the side of the road in Common Fence Point in Portsmouth, and several neighbors wondered, “What’s going on?” The Common Fence Point...
This granite marker denotes the public shoreline right-of-way at Gibson Street in Bristol. Rhode Island has over 200 rights-of-way to the shore, and 34 of them are in Bristol, ranging from narrow paths to spacious beaches. Under threatening skies, a small but...