RI CRMC News

News

2015

1/8/15	Beach SAMP Stakeholder Meeting Tuesday, January 20th
1/6/15	CRMC to oversee multiple RI dredging, habitat restoration projects
1/6/15	CRMC mourns passing of former Legal Counsel Alan J. Goldman

2014

12/2/14	Events look at how sea level rise, storms, and other coastal changes are affecting communities and businesses
11/19/14	Free Public Lecture: "Staying Afloat" – Adapting Waterfront Business to Rising Seas and Extreme Storms
11/17/14	Rhode Island Celebrates Community Effort to Create State Shellfish Plan November 17
11/17/14	CRMC Council approves final DWW permits
10/14/14	Governor declares October "Salt Marsh Month"
10/14/14	Special Ocean Frontiers II film screening informs citizens for ocean planning input - October 14, 2014
10/14/14	CRMC seeks pre-proposals for Habitat Restoration Trust Fund projects
10/14/14	Conditional Area A and the Conimicut Triangle to reopen to shellfishing at sunrise Saturday, October 11
10/14/14	CRMC announces funding for habitat restoration projects
10/8/14	Shellfish closure extended in Conditional Area A and the Conimicut Triangle following sewage discharge from Narragansett Bay Commission sewer system
10/7/14	Municipal Training – Protecting Coastal Wetlands in Your Community in Consideration of Sea Level Rise
10/7/14	Public Meeting– The Fate of Rhode Island’s Coastal Wetlands
10/7/14	CRMC issues public notice to adopt SLAMM maps
10/3/14	Governor proclaims October to be Salt Marsh Month! (PDF)
9/22/14	Save the date! Beach SAMP Stakeholder Meeting
9/17/14	Nation’s Largest Gathering of Land Conservation Leaders Begins Amid Urgent Push for Congressional Action
9/10/14	Join Us on September 29th to Give Input on the RI Shellfish Management Plan
9/3/14	CRMC offering free beach profile training
9/2/14	2014 Coastweeks – This fall, celebrate Rhode Island’s coast! • 9/24 – Monitoring for Aquatic Invasive Species (PDF) • 9/27 – Misquamicut Erosion Walk (PDF) • 10/2 – Resiliency Walk at Wickford Harbor (PDF) • 10/3 – Marsh Tour (PDF) • 10/7 – Walk at Napatree (PDF) • (Click here for event photos)
8/26/14	Rhode Island State Conservation Committee releases the 2014 update to the Rhode Island Soil Erosion And Sediment Control Handbook
7/30/14	BOEM and Rhode Island Sign Agreement to Evaluate Sand Resources for Coastal Resilience and Restoration Planning
7/22/14	Record warm June globally
7/18/14	New guide helps RI homeowners, businesses protect property from flooding and erosion
7/17/14	RI Receives Nearly $200K for Coastal Resiliency Project
7/16/14	Beach SAMP Stakeholder Meeting: Hurricanes and Storm Recovery in Rhode Island
7/7/14	CRMC offering free beach profile training
7/2/14	Invasive European Grass shrimp spotted in RI
6/27/14	Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association, Save The Bay, CRMC celebrate Pawcatuck River Fish Passage Restoration Project
6/17/14	URI receives federal funds for CRMC Beach SAMP work
6/16/14	CRMC receives federal funds for salt pond work
6/4/14	Save the Date: Beach SAMP Stakeholder Meeting July 24th
6/2/14	Two aquaculture farms approved
5/23/14	DEM Announces Annual Reclassification of Shellfish Waters and Seasonal Shellfish Closures that take effect on May 24
5/20/14	CRMC receives Transportation Excellence award from RIDOT
5/16/14	CRMC staffer to get WPWA Trustees Award
5/9/14	Rock removal, dredging in Charlestown Breachway complete
4/29/14	Ocean SAMP featured on sailing web site
4/29/14	ARC GIS Online map for all CRMC-designated ROWs now available
4/16/14	First Chapter of RI Shellfish Management Plan Available for Public Comment
4/9/14	Please join us Monday, April 14th, 2014 for an SMP Stakeholder Meeting & Feature Presentation – "Where the Wild Quahogs Are: Looking at Quahog Larval Supply and Distribution in the Upper Narragansett Bay"
4/3/14	DEM announces shellfish closure in Bristol Harbor effective immediately due to heavy rains and elevated flows and bacterial levels from Bristol plant
4/3/14	Rhode Island Shellfish Management Plan (SMP) Update
4/2/14	Adapting to Shoreline Change: Lessons Learned Elsewhere and Thoughts for RI Moving Forward
4/1/14	CRMC rewards RI students for science fair projects
3/31/14	DEM announces new emergency closure of shellfishing areas in Point Judith Pond and Potters Pond as a result of excessive rainfall and runoff
3/27/14	2013 Aquaculture report shows significant growth in farm-gate value
3/20/14	CRMC funds 9 habitat restoration projects
3/11/14	RI Coastal Erosion Control Workshop, April 8th, 2014 (PDF)
3/4/14	CRMC takes part in Engage Newport
2/18/14	Meet newest CRMC Council Member Joy Montanaro
2/17/14	CRMC permits Clean The Bay’s debris removal project at Bold Point Park in EP
1/30/14	New observations of SLR effects on barrier island groundwater released
1/30/14	CZM releases fact sheets to help coastal property owners reduce impacts of erosion, storm damage
1/27/14	Note to Parties Interested in the Deepwater Wind Matter
1/9/14	Where the Wild Quahogs Are: Looking at Quahog Larval Supply and Distribution in the Upper Narragansett Bay

2013

12/20/13	Ocean SAMP/Block Island wind farm project update – December 2013
12/18/13	CRMC deputy director appointed co-chair of NROC
12/18/13	Delaware models new aquaculture program after RI CRMC
12/02/13	Silkes blue mussel farm approved
11/25/13	CRMC issues 2013 ROW report
11/14/13	CRMC Success Story: 195 Commission redevelopment
11/8/13	Sandy Success Story: letting nature recuperate
11/7/13	Shoreline Change SAMP (Beach SAMP) Stakeholder Meeting
10/21/13	CRMC permits QDC parcels for easy developing
10/21/13	Engage Newport SEA Aware Community Event
10/17/13	CRMC seeks pre-proposals for Habitat Restoration Trust Fund projects
10/16/13	The Future of Shellfish in Rhode Island – 12th Annual Ronald C. Baird Sea Grant Science Symposium, November 14, 2013
10/14/13	CRMC adopts fourth Clean Marina – Jamestown marina to unveil its photovoltaic system, receive Clean Marina designation on October 21
10/8/13	Coastweeks Events in October
10/1/13	Ocean Frontiers II: A New England Story for Sustaining the Sea
10/1/13	RI Shoreline Change SAMP Stakeholder Meeting cancelled
9/26/13	CRMC Seeks Proposals for Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program
9/25/13	CRMC, Save The Bay address erosion at Stillhouse Cove
8/26/13	Grover Fugate appears on WPRI's Newsmakers to discuss areas of concern for Rhode Island’s 420 miles of coastline and what predictions for a sea level rise mean for the Ocean State
8/6/13	CRMC conducting survey for aquatic invasive species
7/23/13	Clam Digging 101 at Point Judith Pond, Narragansett
7/1/13	East Beach/Ninigret Conservation Area Sand Trail Temporary Closure notice UPDATE: DEM Announces Reopening of East Beach/Ninigret Conservation Area Sand Trail at 9 Am Friday, July 26
6/20/13	Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Grants for Historic Properties
6/11/13	Please join us for the Next Public Stakeholder Meeting for the Shoreline Change Special Area Management Plan (Beach SAMP)
6/11/13	Court affirms Jamestown ROW
6/6/13	Ocean Special Area Management Plan stakeholder group meeting
5/8/13	CRMC issues annual ROW report
5/1/13	CRMC, Save The Bay will host beach cleanup
4/26/13	RI Attorney General and RI DEM Joint Investigation Leads to the Return of the Narragansett Rune Stone
4/25/13	CRMC funds 10 habitat restoration projects
4/24/13	Two Rhode Islanders Join Sen. Whitehouse for Oceans Meeting in Washington
4/17/13	2012 Aquaculture report shows steady growth
4/10/13	New Energy Sources, Electric Vehicles & Battery Technology – Grover Fugate to participate in the Rhode Island College Speaker Series
4/1/13	CRMC, URI to develop Beach SAMP
3/25/13	“Understanding and Addressing Climate Change Impacts in North Kingstown” at the North Kingstown Free Library
2/26/13	Sustainable Communities Initiative – Grover Fugate to participate in the Rhode Island College Speaker Series
2/7/13	Grover Fugute featured in CQ Researcher magazine (PDF)
2/4/13	DRAFT Experimental Coastal Erosion Control rules for Matunuck and Misquamicut areas, working draft for public review. CRMC has scheduled a public workshop for March 7 starting at 3:00pm at the URI Coastal Institute Auditorium.
2/26/13	Sustainable Communities Initiative – Grover Fugate to participate in the Ehode Island College Speaker Series
2/4/13	RI Oceans Leader to Join Sen. Whitehouse for State of the Union Address
2/4/13	Experimental Coastal Erosion Control
2/1/13	CRMC Climate Change Adaptation Actions
1/17/13	Ocean SAMP Update
1/4/13	RI Shellfish Management Plan to launch January 7 At URI

2012

12/3/12	CRMC not requiring a permit for DEM-exempted OWTS repairs
11/29/12	Fugate chosen as state lead for National Ocean Policy’s Regional Planning Council
11/8/12	Thursday, Nov. 8th: 40th Anniversary Celebration & Forum: Celebrating Forty Years of Coastal Management in Rhode Island
11/7/12	CRMC extends deadline for emergency permitting
10/31/12	CRMC to issue emergency permits in wake of Sandy
10/12/12	The CRMC seeks proposals for the Rhode Island Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration Trust Fund 2012-2013
10/11/12	CRMC awarded NOAA research grant
10/11/12	Attorney General Secures $7,300 for Town of Warren
9/18/13	Attorney General Kilmartin Files Lawsuit to Enforce Public’s Right to Use Misquamicut Beach
9/18/12	URI and RISG release new short film, America’s Ocean Economy: Challenges and Opportunities
9/18/12	RIDOT, CRMC, others honored by FHWA
9/5/12	CRMC holds first aquatic invasives conference
8/27/12	Roger Williams University School of Law 9th Marine Law Symposium, November 14-15, 2012 – SHIFTING SEAS: The Law’s Response to Changing Ocean Conditions
8/15/12	CRMC to hold aquatic invasives conference
7/12/12	Update on the Ocean SAMP
7/12/12	BOEM to host RI, MA public meetings on offshore wind development process
6/22/12	Enter the CRMC's AIS Logo Design Contest
6/5/12	Still Time to Register! Get your hands wet while helping to protect narragansett bay from invasive species
5/29/12	CRMC rewards RI students for science fair projects
5/23/12	On the passing of Scott Nixon (courtesy of RISG)
5/21/12	Photo contest: Your extreme high tide photos needed! CRMC featured in RI Sea Grant postcard about SLR, June 2 and 3 high tide event, and City Park project (PDF)
4/18/12	Boaters Watch Your Mailboxes – New Survey Invites Boat Owners to Inform Ocean Management in the Northeast
4/18/12	Climate change impacting Rhode Island coasts, new document says
3/27/12	Aquaculture report shows steady growth
3/23/12	Notice of April 10, 2012 Public Hearing on Town of South Kingstown petition for Matunuck shoreline designation application 2011-12-017
3/19/12	Ninigret dredging completed early, under budget
3/15/12	Notice of April 10, 2012 Public Hearing on Town of South Kingstown application 2011-09-005 to construct a seawall
3/12/12	CRMC funds 10 habitat restoration projects
3/1/12	CRMC and Save The Bay conducting workshops for StormSmart Coasts program (PDF)
2/27/12	BOEM, RI officials name Wind Energy Area
2/24/12	RI to Advance Commercial Offshore Wind Energy Development
2/22/12	Training Announcements from the URI Outreach Center
2/1/12	This Old House episodes featuring CRMC to air
1/25/12	EBC RI Chapter Breakfast Meeting: RI Coastal Resource Management Council, Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 7:30-10:00AM
1/24/12	CRMC, Town of Charlestown to perform maintenance dredge of Ninigret Pond
1/20/12	Lemont appointed as CRMC hearing officer

2011

12/15/11	CRMC issues annual ROW report
12/8/11	CRMC featured on This Old House
12/6/11	CRMC’s GLD approved for Ocean SAMP
12/2/11	Court fines Koolen in CRMC case
11/23/11	CRMC approves UCG project
9/23/11	Council to appoint a Habitat Advisory Board
9/12/11	Rhode Island Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration Trust Fund 2011-2012
7/27/11	NOAA, CRMC celebrate Ocean SAMP federal approval
7/25/11	J&W University, CRMC to hold UCG ribbon-cutting ceremony
7/19/11	Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Johnson & Wales University Urban Coastal Greenway
6/27/11	Study: Warming Accelerates U.S. East Coast Sea Level Rise
6/23/11	Temporary Job Announcement: Aquatic Invasive Species Policy Analyst
6/6/11	Ocean SAMP Public Meeting, Thursday, June 9, 2011
5/19/11	Governor appoints new CRMC Council members
5/13/11	Trust Fund project a John Chafee award recipient
5/3/11	CRMC to conduct invasives monitoring
4/11/11	CRMC rewards RI students for science fair projects
4/1/11	URI, RISG to hold workshop on marine spatial planning tools
3/31/11	R.I. Coastal Hazard Web Portal Joins National Network
3/29/11	DEM, CRMC announce completion of RI Low Impact Site Planning and Design Guidance Manual
3/25/11	CRMC to hold joint work session with Town of SK on erosion
3/24/11	Routine Program Changes, March 2011
3/15/11	CRMC funds 9 habitat restoration projects
2/15/11	CRMC issues annual ROW report
1/24/11	CRMC is seeking proposals for the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP)
1/18/11	The CRMC Chinese Mitten Crab gets a name!

2010

10/22/10	R.I. Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration Trust Fund seeking pre-proposals
10/19/10	CRMC approves Ocean SAMP
9/27/10	New aquatic invasive species discovered in RI
9/27/10	CRMC Seeks Comment on Draft 309 Assessment and Strategy
9/15/10	Workshop: Vibrio: Impact on Rhode Island Shellfish Industry – September 20, 2010
8/30/10	Rhode Island CMP 312 Final Findings, 2010 (PDF)
7/23/10	CRMC announces survey for aquatic invasive species
7/13/10	T.F. Green Airport Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Available on Public Website
6/29/10	Council extends public comment period on Ocean SAMP chapters
6/16/10	CRMC executive director receives national Susan Snow-Cotter Award
6/2/10	Aquaculture report shows industry still growing
5/22/10	Boating Safety Day event held at Brewers Cove Haven Marina in Barrington
4/27/10	Massive Shellfish Transplant May 3 and May 17 – Volunteers Needed to Improve Health and Marine Life of Coastal Ponds
4/22/10	Revised RI Stormwater Manual "Final Draft - April 2010" is now posted online
4/19/10	Notice of public hearing on wastewater treatment facility standards
4/6/10	CRMC rewards RI students for science fair projects
3/22/10	CRMC funds 10 habitat restoration projects
3/18/10	The CRMC Chinese Mitten Crab needs a name!
2/25/10	Chinese Mitten Crab created by BIG NAZO heads to Olympics
2/23/10	CRMC issues annual ROW report

2009

12/8/09	Rhode Island’s Rising Tide: CRMC and RI Sea Grant’s Pam Rubinoff featured in NOAA Climate Magazine
10/1/09	CRMC seeks pre-proposals for Habitat Restoration Trust Fund projects
9/25/09	OREC calls RI, CRMC leaders in marine spatial planning
9/25/09	CRMC, RI Sea Grant sponsor 28th Annual Coastweeks
9/23/09	Baird Symposium to address offshore wind farm issues
9/23/09	Federal, state officials to celebrate RI habitat restoration projects
9/22/09	Ocean Policy Task Force Public Meeting in Providence on 9/24/09
9/15/09	CRMC to hold Ocean SAMP meeting on Block Island
8/31/09	CRMC introduces Metro Bay SAMP Hazards Chapter
6/30/09	CRMC receives $3 million from NOAA for restoration projects
6/9/09	CRMC, South Coast project partners receive Coastal America Award
5/28/09	CRMC, South Coast project partners to receive Coastal America Award
4/20/09	CRMC hires new Aquaculture Coordinator
4/15/09	CRMC to conduct invasives monitoring
4/10/09	CRMC rewards RI students for winning science fair projects
3/12/09	CRMC funds 8 habitat restoration projects
2/12/09	CRMC seeks project proposals for CELCP
1/14/09	CRMC South Coast project receives Coastal America Partnership Award

2008

12/12/08	CRMC to hold special AI SAMP meeting
12/2/08	CRMC adopts third Clean Marina
10/28/08	CRMC executive director receives lifetime achievement award from RI Sea Grant
9/16/08	CRMC Cleanup at Swan Point Cemetery for Audubon International Coastal Cleanup
9/16/08	CRMC, RI Sea Grant sponsor 27th Annual Coastweeks
9/16/08	CRMC receives funding for aquaculture study
6/20/08	CRMC Chairman confirmed by Senate
6/19/08	CRMC, URI host climate change conference
6/16/08	CRMC, URI to host climate change conference
5/22/08	CRMC, Clean Ocean Access to celebrate adopted ROW
4/28/08	CRMC 2007 Aquaculture report says industry adding new products
3/25/08	CRMC approves Narragansett HMP
3/24/08	CRMC rewards RI students for winning science fair projects
3/1408	CRMC receives federal funds for its RI Aquatic Invasive Species Plan
2/15/08	Point Judith Marina designated as a Clean Marina by CRMC
1/29/08	CRMC announces funding for six habitat restoration projects

2007

11/21/07	Restore America’s Estuaries seeks proposals for national conference
11/16/07	CRMC, Save Bristol Harbor celebrate five adopted ROWs
10/23/07	CRMC, ACOE to continue Ninigret habitat restoration
10/18/07	CRMC to hold Greenwich Bay Public Forum on Oct 25th
10/4/07	CRMC developing sea level rise regulations
10/3/07	Panel to hold forums on Aquatic Invasive Species from October 10-12
9/18/07	CRMC to hold Trust Fund workshops
9/12/07	CRMC celebrates first Clean Marina in Rhode Island
9/7/07	CRMC to celebrate first Clean Marina in Rhode Island
9/6/07	International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 15th – September 15th Allin's Cove Cleanup Flyer (PDF)
9/1/07	CRMC seeks pre-proposals for Habitat Restoration Trust Fund projects
7/26/07	CRMC to celebrate Metro Bay SAMP with sign unveiling
7/26/07	CRMC to make aquaculture presentation to towns
7/25/07	CRMC wants public input on Aquidneck Island SAMP, CRMC to give overview of coastal resources plan on July 31, Middletown
7/12/07	CRMC, Reed to christen new R/V
7/12/07	CRMC to hold Public Trust talk
7/5/07	Champlin's Realty Associates Decision (PDF)
6/27/07	CRMC Chairman Michael M. Tikoian’s Response to CLF letter to the RI Ethics Commission
6/1/07	Chinese Mitten Crab Alert
5/31/07	CRMC adopts new SAV regulations, shoreline change maps
5/31/07	CRMC leading LID efforts in RI
5/11/07	CRMC Deputy Director to represent coastal states in Ohio OCRM review
4/23/07	CRMC 2006 Aquaculture report says industry growing
4/6/07	Surfrider Foundation, RIRRC, CRMC to hold beach cleanup
3/9/07	Workshop Announcement – Making an Impact with Low Impact Development: Helping Rhode Island Communities Use Lessons Learned from Existing Projects
2/14/07	CRMC adopts Clean Marina Program
1/24/07	CRMC announces funding for 9 habitat restoration projects
1/8/07	CRMC begins development on Aquidneck Island SAMP

2006

12/1/06	CRMC, releases 2005-2006 ROW report
11/27/06	CRMC, ACOE to announce start of Point Judith dredge project
11/14/06	New marina regulations now in effect
10/16/06	CRMC approves Urban Coastal Greenways policy
10/11/06	CRMC applauded in OCRM evaluation
9/11/06	CRMC, officials celebrate Coastal America award for Lonsdale project
8/31/06	CRMC seeks pre-proposals for Habitat Restoration Trust Fund projects
8/29/06	CRMC, Save The Bay, town, officials celebrate Walker Farm restoration
8/17/06	Save the Dates: September Training Opportunities
8/15/06	Clean The Bay, CRMC, DEM, officials kick off Project Clean Sweep
7/20/06	Warwick officials, CRMC celebrate book, city’s ROW
6/26/06	Coastal Landowners Sought for Rhode Island Oyster Gardening Program
5/19/06	CRMC will provide protected site for sunken ships in Newport
5/19/06	CRMC to hold UCG public workshop
5/11/06	Warwick Neck Overlook Project will improve wildlife habitat, water quality
5/3/06	CRMC to hold public workshop in Charlestown on SAMP changes
5/1/06	Flyer - Allin's Cove Planting, Saturday, May 6, 8 am-3 pm
4/27/06	CRMC announces Clean Marina Program with public workshops – Directions URI Bay Campus Corliss Auditorium – Directions to RWU Law School – Directions to Save the Bay
4/24/06	Earth Day cleanup of Woonasquatucket a success
4/13/06	NBC, CRMC celebrate Earth Day with Woonasquatucket cleanup
4/10/06	CRMC 2005 aquaculture report says industry making progress
3/9/06	Small Portion of Ninigret Sand Trail Must Close Temporarily to Vehicles this Summer
2/22/06	CRMC seeks partners for Public Rights-of-Way Adopt-an-Access Program
2/15/06	CRMC announces funding for 11 habitat restoration projects
2/10/06	CRMC Responds to CLF Allegations
1/19/06	CRMC introduces new marina regulations
1/13/06	CRMC adopts Marine Resources Development Plan

2005

12/19/05	CRMC approves WSA Sewer Connection Program
11/23/05	CRMC supports marine debris cleanup program
11/3/05	CRMC, officials celebrate Allin’s Cove restoration project
10/27/05	CRMC Hires New Coastal Policy Analyst
10/5/05	CRMC, officials celebrate start of Pawtuxet Cove dredging project
9/19/05	CRMC approves Quonset Development Corporation’s public access plan
9/9/05	Join CRMC, RI Sea Grant, for 24th Annual Coastweeks Celebration
8/18/05	CRMC’s Policy & Planning group approves new freshwater wetland regulations
8/4/05	CRMC moves to improve freshwater wetlands regulations
7/6/05	Two CRMC ROWs Adopted by Angler's Adopt-An-Access Program
7/5/05	CRMC Hails RI Court Decision on Westerly Property Owner as Win for Wetlands
6/28/05	Greenwich Bay Citizens Advisory Committee receives conservation award
6/17/05	CRMC celebrates adoption of Greenwich Bay SAMP with signing event
6/17/05	RIAI Aquaculture, Fisheries and Habitat Map Server (newly updated) — The Coastal Resources Management Council's Rhode Island Aquaculture Initiative (RIAI) has again updated its online Aquaculture, Fisheries and Habitat Map Server, available at http://www.edc.uri.edu/fish/. The site now includes comprehensive, user-friendly interactive maps on public information including beaches, public access points, recreational and commercial fishing, wildlife conservation and parks.
5/11/05	CRMC adopts Greenwich Bay Special Area Management Plan
5/9/05	Reed tours CRMC, other habitat restoration projects
5/6/05	CRMC's RI Aquaculture Initiative awards four research mini-grants
5/5/05	CRMC rewards RI students for winning science fair projects
5/5/05	CRMC Chairman Tikoian confirmed by RI Senate
4/20/05	CRMC announces funding for three habitat restoration projects

2004

3/24/04	Napatree Point Dune Restoration Project Underway (PDF)
1/16/04	Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council Releases a New Edition of "Down Where the Water Is: A Coastal Awareness Activity Book". Related Interpretative Programs Available Free To Rhode Island Students In K-3 Classrooms (PDF)