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 | Dec 30, 2024 | Marine Law, News, Students
Spending a year in Washington, D.C., working in a Congressional office or a federal agency on ocean and coastal policy can be an intimidating prospect for a graduate student more used to labs and lecture halls. But for Chris Perrett, whose career in federal service...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Dec 5, 2024 | News, Students
Rhode Island Sea Grant Law Fellow finds short-term renters may be surprised by public access on waterfront property Escalating conflicts over shoreline access in Rhode Island prompted the General Assembly to pass legislation in 2023 clarifying the portion of...
