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Coastal Resources Management Calls for a Comprehensive Approach: That’s what Peter Freeman, our newest Senior Fellow, suggests when it comes to helping coastal communities around the world take up the knowledge and tools they need to make wise choices for marine-based resources. Freeman, a coastal research associate at the URI Coastal Resources Center, says it’s […]
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Date: Wednesday, Sep 23, 2020 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Public lecture by Lois Gibbs and Stephen Lester Forty years have passed since the crisis at Love Canal, where environmental activist Lois Gibbs led the charge to have over 800 families relocated from a toxic waste dump posing as a suburban haven. Her most […]
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED Date: New date TBD Location: Coastal Institute Auditorium, Narragansett Bay Campus Reception to follow in Studio Blue Rsvp to: coastalinstitute@etal.uri.edu Guest Speaker Jenna Jambeck, PhD Professor, College of Engineering University of GeorgiaLecture will be livestreamed: https://ci.uri.edu/ The Annual Scott W. Nixon hosted by the URI Coastal Institute […]
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The Narragansett Bay is an integral part of Southern New England’s economy, supporting many industries across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Policymakers have been tasked with balancing these industries with the health of the natural environment. The Narragansett Bay is an integral part of Southern New England’s economy, supporting many industries across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. […]
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URI is embarking on a new study analyzing the relationship between groundwater and salt ponds. The study is meant to determine the type and amount of nutrients that groundwater transfers into salt ponds, and its impacts on the surrounding environment.URI is embarking on a new study analyzing the relationship between groundwater and salt ponds. The […]
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Coastal erosion has taken hold on many seaside communities, and caused residents to question the safety of our shorelines. Rhode Island has been greatly impacted by erosion, especially in the wake of storms such as Superstorm Sandy. From Barrington to Block Island, erosion continues to claim the shorelines, and force citizens inland… Nearing the shores […]
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Climate change continues to impact the environment on a global and local level, influencing society in ways we may not even realize. In Rhode Island, climate change is altering the fishing industry through lobster migration. Climate change continues to impact the environment on a global and local level, influencing society in ways we may not […]
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The annual Scientific Support of Environmental Emergency Response (SSEER) workshop will be held on Thursday, August 29th 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Graduate School of Oceanography, Narragansett Bay Campus (room TBD). Lunch will be provided. Meeting Agenda RSVP for the workshop: https://form.jotform.com/91914275567164 The purpose of the annual SSEER workshop is to share resources and provide training to improve […]
Continue reading "Annual SSEER workshop, Thursday, Aug 29th, 2019"The URI Coastal Institute seeks an energetic URI undergraduate student to assist with day-to-day office tasks, event logistics, and various special projects. Special projects may include internet research, database entry, and creating content for social media postings.
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