EP: 125 - Act on Coasts Study

19/06/2025 18 min
EP: 125 - Act on Coasts Study

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Environmentally Speaking, environmental attorney Marisa Desautel and co-host Clarice Parsons discuss Rhode Island’s first state-funded coastal resiliency study, a result of the recently passed Act on Coasts (2024).

Topics covered include:


What is a resiliency study and why it matters

Current threats to Rhode Island’s coastline

The newly appointed Chief Resilience Officer and their responsibilities

Community involvement and state planning timelines

Legal implications and potential next steps

International approaches to coastal erosion


This episode explores the legal, environmental, and policy challenges involved in climate adaptation and coastal planning for Rhode Island and beyond.