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5 reports tagged “Coastal Policy”.
Politics • Providence
Lawmakers are debating how much of the state's infrastructure bond should be directed toward flood mitigation in low-lying communities.
Jul 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Environment • Warwick
Several Rhode Island coastal communities are incorporating updated flood data into local planning for the first time in years.
Jul 11, 2026 · 1 min read
Opinion • Narragansett
Treating shoreline resilience as a tourism amenity rather than critical infrastructure undersells what's actually at stake.
Jun 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Politics • Narragansett
Local officials say inconsistent guidance on setback requirements is complicating rebuilding after storm damage.
Jun 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Environment • Jamestown
The island town is studying whether to reinforce, retreat from, or adapt sections of coastline facing accelerating erosion.
May 15, 2026 · 1 min read