Local environmentalists are worried allowing commercial fishing within the boundaries of a marine national monument 130 miles off the coast of Cape Cod…
ocean
Posted inArticle, Environment, Politics
Environmentalists Oppose Fishing In Marine National Monument
Local environmentalists are concerned by a federal proposal to allow commercial fishing within the boundaries of a designated marine monument off the…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment
Block Island Wind Farm Helps Researchers Monitor Offshore Bird And Bat Migrations
The Block Island Wind Farm now has a wildlife tracking station aimed at helping researchers learn more about offshore flight patterns of small birds and…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business, Education, Environment, Politics
TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island inexorably moves toward a fresh campaign season as we leave summer behind. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are…
Posted inArticle, Business, Environment, Politics
These Entrepreneurs See Opportunity Flowing Through Decaying Dams
New England is home to thousands of dams that have fallen out of use — a legacy of our industrial past.
Posted inArticle, Education, Environment, Politics
Scott MacKay Commentary: Of Raimondo, Immigrants And Road Signs
Political scientists recall a time when elected officials campaigned for office, then laid off the political pitches while they governed. RIPR Political…
Posted inArticle, Environment
Area Fishermen Hope Jose Pushes Deepwater Fish Closer To Shore
Hurricane Jose is predicted to have the greatest impact on the Cape and islands but some Block Island anglers see it as an opportunity for surfcasting,…
Posted inArticle, Environment
In Newport, Sailors Prepare For Stormy Weather As Jose Approaches
Hurricane Jose was downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved towards Southern New England. But sailors are still preparing.
Posted inArticle, Environment
Jose Not As Powerful As Originally Forecast, Wind and Flooding Still A Concern
Forecasters predict Hurricane Jose will slowly weaken to a tropical storm as it moves up the coast, although Southeastern New England is still not in…
Posted inArticle, Environment
Surfers, Undeterred By Warnings, Head To Beaches For Hurricane Jose
With a tropical storm warning in effect for Rhode Island and the South Coast of Massachusetts, stormy waters have already swept several people off rocks…
