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September 25: South Kingstown Coastal Erosion Walking Tour

Friday, September 25, 9:30 to 12PM South Kingstown Town Beach, 719 Matunuck Beach Road

Take a walking tour of the south coast beaches with Janet Freedman, R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council coastal geologist, see first-hand the effects of coastal processes, including the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, and how people deal with the challenges of living on the Rhode Island coastline. Participants will also learn what to expect in the future with changing climate conditions, and learn about what the CRMC is doing to help coastal communities plan for the future. The tour begins at the South Kingstown Town Beach pavilion and continues to what remains of the Browning Cottages.

For more information on Coastweeks visit http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/special-programs/coastweeks/

Sponsored by the CRMC and Rhode Island Sea Grant. Pre-registration required. Please contact Rhode Island Sea Grant at (401) 874-6800 or rhodeislandseagrant@gmail.com.

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