Press & News

Cate Brown 8/1/23 Cate Brown 8/1/23

Rhode Island Current — Neronha wants shoreline access lawsuit thrown out

By Nancy Lavin — The group of coastal taxpayers seeking to stop state agencies from enforcing the new shoreline access law has no grounds to sue.

Cate Brown 12/25/22 Cate Brown 12/25/22

What’s Up Newport — Shoreline access expected to be among legislatures top priorities when it convenes in January

By Frank Prosnitz — When the Rhode Island State Legislature convenes on Jan. 4, it’s certain that shoreline access will be among its top priorities.

Cate Brown 11/21/22 Cate Brown 11/21/22

Backcountry Journal — Standing Up for Shoreline Access

By Michael Woods — Across North America the boundary between uplands and tidelands occupies a fascinating niche within the greater public access conversation.

Cate Brown 6/14/22 Cate Brown 6/14/22

The Independent — Shoreline access bill faces uphill climb as RI legislative session draws to an end

By Bill Seymour — A House of Representatives bill putting it 10 feet above the high tide mark won approval earlier this year, following a study commission’s recommendation. The state Senate leadership, however, is throwing cold water right now…

Cate Brown 5/26/22 Cate Brown 5/26/22

Projo — Judiciary committee unanimously votes to advance shoreline access bill, with reduced buffer

By Antonia Noori Farzan — The House Judiciary Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to advance House Bill 8055, which would establish that the public has the right to be 6 feet above the "recognizable high tide line" on any sandy or rocky shoreline.

Cate Brown 5/26/22 Cate Brown 5/26/22

Boston Globe — R.I. shore access bill advances in House, but faces Senate inaction

By Brian Amaral — If it became law, it would give people the rights to the shore so long as they’re below a line that’s 6 feet landward from the recognizable high tide line

Cate Brown 5/26/22 Cate Brown 5/26/22

The Public’s Radio — Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee passes shoreline access bill

By Alex Nunes — A bill intended to clarify shoreline rights along Rhode Island’s coast is moving forward in the House.

Cate Brown 4/6/22 Cate Brown 4/6/22

Projo — Coastal property owners dislike shoreline access bill. Will they sue to stop it?

By Antonia Noori Farzan — Is the General Assembly willing to throw its weight behind an idea with broad popular support, knowing that it's all but guaranteed to lead to lawsuits?