Climate Resiliency Commission
The Climate Resiliency Commission meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month, at 5:00 p.m., at the Charlestown Town Hall, 4540 South County Trail, Charlestown RI.
COMMISSION MEMBERS
David R. Prescott, Chair
Sarah F. Racine, Vice Chair
Christopher J. Fox, Secretary
Stephanie A. Habib
Bonnie Van Slyke, Council Liaison
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WATER & WASTEWATER
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Aquifer Protection and Ongoing Research in Charlestown
Watch URI Professor, Dr. Thomas Boving’s Water Presentation by clicking here: https://tinyurl.com/4pc926j2
Wastewater Management Program 2024 Report
Author: Matt Dowling
Briefing of Towns Approved Grant to Improve Water Quality in Green Hill and Ninigret Ponds
Community engagement and pilot program called "Salt Ponds Smart". Includes certification program to recognize land owners and efforts to be Salt Pond Smart.
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FIRE SAFETY
FIREWISE USA ~ Scott Kettelle & Chief D. Rathbone
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BEACH AND COAST RESOURCES
Barrier Migration, East Beach, and Charlestown Breachway
By: Bryan Oakley and Pam Rubinoff
Charlestown Beach Ecosystem & East Beach Storms
**Click on the Image below to see the Slides**
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Charlestown Beach Road Climate Change Cost Benefit Analysis
Prepared and Presented by: Josh Rosenberg, Principal RMA Environment
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Emily Diamond and Jamie-Lynn Ward of the University of Rhode Island delivered a presentation titled Charlestown Breachway Restoration Project: Public Attitude and Communications Recommendations at the Climate Resiliency Commission Meeting held on April 10.
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Charlestown Hazard Mitigation Plan
The draft Charlestown Hazard Mitigation Plan is now available for public review and comment. We invite you to review the compiled plan and provide your input.
Due to the file size, the plan is accessible via ShareFile at the following link:
Charlestown Hazard Mitigation Plan
Additionally, we encourage you to complete the accompanying survey to share your feedback. You can access the survey here:
Public Survey
Please let us know if you experience any issues accessing the file or survey. Your input is valuable in shaping Charlestown’s approach to hazard mitigation.
Thank you for your time and participation.
Due to the file size, the plan is accessible via ShareFile at the following link:
Charlestown Hazard Mitigation Plan
Additionally, we encourage you to complete the accompanying survey to share your feedback. You can access the survey here:
Public Survey
Please let us know if you experience any issues accessing the file or survey. Your input is valuable in shaping Charlestown’s approach to hazard mitigation.
Thank you for your time and participation.
TREES, PLANTS, GARDEN
Recommended Landscaper Process, voluntary list from Wastewater Mgmt. Program
Nitrogen in our ground is a problem. Learn ways to mitigate by clicking here.
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CLIMATE IMPACT
Municipal Resilience Program, Community Resiliency Building 2022 Findings
Charlestown Community Building Workshop to educate about Climate Change in Charlestown