Press & News
The Ocean Race — The Ocean Race Summit Newport urges recognition of the inherent rights of the ocean
The Ocean Race Press — The event held during the stopover of the round-the-world sailing race gathered together over 150 government, civil society and private sector representatives
Boston Globe — Rhode Island must do more to get climate ready
By Curt Spalding — With so much of its population and economic activity concentrated in highly exposed coastal communities, Rhode Island should lead — not follow — on preparing for climate change.
The Public’s Radio — Watch Hill Cove: How Congress changed the law to benefit private interests
By Alex Nunes — The Watch Hill Yacht Club controls more than half of the moorings in Westerly’s exclusive Watch Hill Cove, a flashpoint for public access to Rhode Island’s coast. A new investigation found local, state and federal officials worked to change U.S. law to help keep it that way.
Boston Globe — Shoreline regulator and partners to canvass R.I. communities about what they need and want on shore access
By Brian Amaral — Powered by a federal grant, the effort will lay the groundwork for long-term goals including a 5-year shore access management plan, and one right-of-way for every mile of Rhode Island’s coastline.
Boston Globe — Reed, Whitehouse don waders to recognize $1.6M aquaculture earmark
By Brian Amaral — The money will help make growing oysters and other shellfish more effective and accessible to would-be farmers.