...to preserve, protect, develop, and restore coastal resources for all Rhode Islanders
Explore the Interactive Aquaculture Lease Map (RI DEM web site)
(For informational purposes only. See official Assent files for acreage and operational details)
RI Shellfish Management Plan web site (RI SeaGrant)
Memorandum of Agreement between the RIDEM and the CRMC (PDF)
Aquaculture Application and Permitting Process (PDF)
Aquaculture Application Package (PDF)
Research/Educational Aquaculture Application (PDF)
Recreational Aquaculture Application (PDF)
Experimental Aquaculture Application (PDF)
Aquaculture Lease Transfer Request Form (PDF)
Shellfish Marketing Guide (PDF)
DEM Aquaculture License Application (PDF)
The mission of the ECSGA is to promote responsible commercial shellfish aquaculture through market research and promotion, active involvement in public education, participation in policy formation at the state and national levels, and directed research.
February 7, 2022 Working Group Meeting
December 7, 2021 Working Group Meeting