by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Mar 2, 2022 | Fall/Winter22
Moving On Up Rising Water in Warren Prompts Redevelopment and Relocation Plans By Annie Sherman Floodwaters inundate Market Street during a king tide. Photograph by Janet Freedman The second smallest town in the smallest state in the country has a big problem: water....
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | Feb 6, 2017 | Winter 2017
Coastal Tourism Tested by Climate Change Visit Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly or Easton’s Beach in Newport on any sunny day in June, July, or August, and it is an ocular overload. From beachgoers toting umbrellas to coolers to beach chairs, the beaches are a...
by Rhode Island Sea Grant | May 8, 2015 | Winter 2015
The Word is Surge Indstrry experts and marina owners say the nation’s recreational boaters should note one major lesson from the historic $675 million in damages inflicted on them from Superstorm Sandy: Surge, in addition to wind and wave strength, must be factored...
