Charlestown Breachway Restructuring Development Update
June 17, 2025
Residents gathered at the Charlestown Breachway for an informative session on emergency repairs, social science findings, funding goals, and the future of the Breachway Project. Stephen McCandless, Charlestown’s Coastal Geologist and Geographical Information System Coordinator, shared the progress made so far and how much recovery has been seen by the West Beach since October. He also detailed next steps and how the plans may be done in phases due to funding uncertainty.
CRMC Coastal Geologist Emily Hall outlined the process and purpose of adding armor stones to reinforce the jetty. She emphasized that the right timing will be vital for effectively restoring the Breachway. Graduated URI Master's student Jamie-Lynn Ward, also presented recent research highlighting community perspectives on the breachway.
You can read the full article—including the Q&A session and timelines—[here].
You can also see the Powerpoint that was used and a recording of the meeting.