After the initial compromising of the west wall of the Charlestown Breachway in December of 2023 and January of 2024, work began to rebuild the structure stronger and longer lasting than ever.

In collaboration with state, local, and federal agencies as well as The University of Rhode Island, both temporary and permanent courses of action are being studied and created in order to repair the breachway to its full strength.

 

 

 

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Across the southern coast of Rhode Island, the tides in our coastal ponds are heavily influenced by wind direction and intensity. Sustained north winds tend to push water out, resulting in extreme low tides, while south winds drive water in, significantly increasing water depth.

Recently, a persistent, high-speed north wind caused a substantial outflow of water from Ninigret Pond through the channel and into the ocean. As a result, large areas of sand were exposed within the channel. Although this may appear to be a setback in our progress, it is actually a positive development.

As the water was pushed out of the breachway, it carried with it a considerable amount of sediment, effectively eroding the sand deposits located near the mouth. This natural movement of sand has contributed to the ongoing deepening of the channel, advancing our efforts to maintain navigable water depths.