Newport cited the threat of sea level rise to the city’s maritime infrastructure in the latest iteration of its harbor management plan.
Newport, Rhode Island, is a summer oasis. It boasts mansions from the Gilded Era, a Cliff Walk that peers out over the Atlantic Ocean, some of the best sailing in the world, white sand beaches with gently rolling surf, and a marina area filled with enticing shops, restaurants, and accommodations.On April 4, the city announced the second closure in 2 years of a small portion of Cliff Walk due to erosion and storm-related damage.
The future of facilities at Easton’s Beach is currently being evaluated due to more frequent floods and sand displacement. The Commission recently cited the threat of sea level rise to the city’s maritime infrastructure in the latest iteration of its“I’ve seen a change. It’s happening. Sea level rise is a big issue here. We could basically lose the outskirts of the city if nothing is done. Are you going to raise the city on stilts? Put a wall up? It’s a major problem. Everybody needs to be in the same room to start talking about this as soon as possible.
educating boaters, marine facility operators, and harbormasters to prepare and respond to storms and hurricanes; and,The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank will fund half the costs of the project. About $10 million in general obligation bonds will go before voters in November for sand replenishment, which is a multi-step practice designed to preserve beach area through the addition of large volumes of sand.
Sea levels are rising across most US coastal areas, with associated increasing intensity of rainfall and the rising oceans putting transportation infrastructure at risk of closures.
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