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
Sarah F. Racine, Vice Chair
Deborah A. Carney, Council Liaison 
 
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WATER & WASTEWATER
 
 
 
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 2023 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 ~ Kevin Gallup & 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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 ** Click on the Image Below to view the PDF**
 
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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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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