by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jul 28, 2025 | Coastal Communities, Marine Law, News, Students
As a grain of sand is washed from the public beach to private property, and from there to the public road or salt pond behind it, does the ownership of that sand change? The question of how ownership in tidal areas changes–or doesn’t–as geological...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jul 22, 2025 | Coastal Communities, Marine Law, News, Students
Flood buyout program managers need to give property owners information and support, not just money, says expert These homes in East Providence near the Runnins River were the site of frequent storm flooding. In partnership with the Northern Rhode Island Conservation...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Apr 22, 2025 | Events, News, Students, Sustainable Seafood
Dashes of tangy Meyer lemon or apple vinaigrette complemented the sweetness of shallots, spring peas, sweet potatoes, or carrots, while swirls of aioli or sauces added a creamy savoriness—all to bring out the flavor of locally sourced scup at the 2025 Rhode Island...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Apr 2, 2025 | Capstone, News, Students, Uncategorized
Bright green dune grass springs up around a wooden boardwalk, while a “complete street” design along elevated Beavertail Road features a shared bike path, bringing pedestrians and cyclists safely to Mackerel Cove Beach in Jamestown. These were just some of the...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Feb 6, 2025 | Coastal Communities, News, Students, Uncategorized
Students in LAR445, the senior capstone, visit Mackerel Cove to get the lay of the land In July and August, Mackerel Cove beach would be packed with sunbathers, families seeking tranquil waters for their kids to safely swim in, and day campers from a nearby...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Jan 7, 2025 | News, Students
Applications for summer 2025 are due February 14 As part of Rhode Island Sea Grant’s goal to broaden participation in marine and coastal professions, the RISG Community Engaged Internship (CEI) aims to equip students with the training, mentorship, and skills to build...
