By Alex Nunes — Beachgoers say time-limited parking along the seawall in Narragansett will make it harder to enjoy the town beach and make the coastal community more exclusive. State officials want more time to review the restrictions that have already been approved by the town.

By Savan Dunning — Conrad Ferla’s love of surfing led him down the path to becoming a shoreline-access advocate.

RIpodcast.com — Coastal access activist and Bartholomewtown regular Conrad Ferla joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on what progress was seen in Rhode Island shoreline access during 2023 and what to watch for in 2024.

By Alex Nunes — Council President Edward Morrone had been under scrutiny for his ties to private interests in the Watch Hill community as disputes over shoreline access became a focal point for the Westerly Town Council.

By Savana Dunning — A viral video confrontation between a Middletown property owner and a Newport resident trying to access a public right of way has generated over 6 million views on TikTok, sparking social media interest and conversation about public access to the shoreline.

By Thom Cahir — Supporters of new law celebrate public shoreline access

By GoLocalProv — Community members -- and Providence mayoral candidates — are decrying the move by RIPTA to cancel this year’s express beach runs from the state’s urban core to south county

By Rob Smith — With summer approaching, the state’s activists are gearing up for battle over that most Rhode Island of issues: beach parking.

By Alex Nunes — A bill is expected to be introduced in the Rhode Island House this month that clarifies where people can be along the shore without creating other restrictions.

By Antonia Noori Farzan — Three summers ago, Scott Keeley set out to make a point about his constitutional right to the shoreline, and collect some seaweed for his garden while he was at it.

By Rob Smith — Rhode Islanders got their first crack at public comment at a recent meeting of the House commission to study shoreline access…

By Brian Amaral — Some Narragansett residents up in arms over the possibility of term limits for coveted cabanas

By Alex Nunes — Advocates for shoreline access are continuing to draw attention to what they say are ongoing threats to beach rights in Rhode Island.

By Grace Kelly — Narragansett, RI — After a year of ebb and flow, an effort to allow and expand parking for surfers in Point Judith has been approved.

By Alex Nunes — Officials in Narragansett are taking several steps towards improving shoreline access in the Point Judith section of town.

By Alex Nunes — This summer, advocates say new parking restrictions and actions by private property owners are making it harder for some beachgoers to enjoy a day at the shore.