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Kayak Guide V4.Indd
Kayak Rentals A KAYAKER’S GUIDE TO THE COASTAL SALT PONDS OF SOUTH COUNTY, RHODE ISLAND Arthur R. Ganz Mark F. Bullinger KAYAKER’S GUIDE KAYAKER’S Salt Ponds Coalition Salt Ponds Coalition www.saltpondscoalition.org Stewards for the Coastal Environment South County Salt Ponds Westerly through Narragansett Acknowledgements Th e authors wish to thank the R.I. Rivers Council for its support of this project. Th anks as well to Bambi Poppick and Sharon Frost for editorial assistance. © 2007 - Salt Ponds Coalition, Box 875, Charlestown, RI 02813 - www.saltpondscoalition.org Introduction Th e salt ponds are a string of coast- Today, most areas of the salt ponds ways of natural beauty, ideal for relaxed al lagoon estuaries formed aft er the re- are protected by the dunes of the barri- paddling enjoyment. cession of the glaciers 12,000 years ago. er beaches, making them gentle water- Piled sediment called glacial till formed the rocky ridge called the moraine Safety (running along what is today Route Like every outdoor activity, proper preparation and safety are the key components of an One). Irregularities along the coast- enjoyable outing. Please consider the following percautions. line were formed by the deposit of the • Always wear a proper life saving de- pull a kayaker out to sea. Be particu- glaciers, which form peninsula-shaped vice and visible colors larly cautious venturing into sections outcroppings, which are now known • Check the weather forecast. Th e ponds that are lined by stone walls - pulling as Point Judith, Matunuck, Green Hill, can get rough over and getting out becomes probli- • Dress for the weather matic in these areas. -
RI DEM/Parks and Recreation- Park and Management Area Rules And
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Environmental Management Division of Law Enforcement, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Division of Forest Environment, and Division of Parks and Recreation Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations November, 2010 AUTHORITY: These regulations are adopted pursuant to Chapters 42.17.1, 42.17.6, 20-18, 20-15, 32-2 and 32-3, and RIGL §§20-1-2, 20-1-4, and 20-1-8, and 42-35 “Administrative Procedures Act” of the General Laws of Rhode Island, 1956 as amended. State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Environmental Management Division of Law Enforcement Division of Fish and Wildlife Division of Forest Environment Division of Parks and Recreation TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................. 3 AUTHORITY......................................................................................................................................... 3 ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS .......................................................................................................... 3 APPLICATION...................................................................................................................................... 3 SEVERABILITY ................................................................................................................................... 3 SUPERSEDED RULES AND REGULATIONS.................................................................................. -
RI DEM/Water Resources
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Water Resources WATER QUALITY REGULATIONS July 2006 AUTHORITY: These regulations are adopted in accordance with Chapter 42-35 pursuant to Chapters 46-12 and 42-17.1 of the Rhode Island General Laws of 1956, as amended STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Water Resources WATER QUALITY REGULATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS RULE 1. PURPOSE............................................................................................................ 1 RULE 2. LEGAL AUTHORITY ........................................................................................ 1 RULE 3. SUPERSEDED RULES ...................................................................................... 1 RULE 4. LIBERAL APPLICATION ................................................................................. 1 RULE 5. SEVERABILITY................................................................................................. 1 RULE 6. APPLICATION OF THESE REGULATIONS .................................................. 2 RULE 7. DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................... 2 RULE 8. SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS............................................... 10 RULE 9. EFFECT OF ACTIVITIES ON WATER QUALITY STANDARDS .............. 23 RULE 10. PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS, TREATMENT AND PRETREATMENT........... 24 RULE 11. PROHIBITED -
Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council 3 Fort Wetherill Road Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835 (401) 423-1920 Fax: (401) 423-1925
Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council 3 Fort Wetherill Road Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835 (401) 423-1920 Fax: (401) 423-1925 RIMFC: Robert Ballou, Chairman; Travis Barao; Andy Dangelo; Katie Eagan; Jason Jarvis; David Monti, Vice Chair; Christopher Rein; Michael Rice, Ph.D.; Mike Roderick MEETING NOTICE RI MARINE FISHERIES COUNCIL May 3, 2021 – 6:00 PM Virtual public meeting only Zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81340984296 Meeting ID: 813 4098 4296 Dial in: 1-929-205-6099 AGENDA Agenda item Recommended action(s) ePacket Attachment(s) 1. Tonight’s agenda Approval of agenda • Tonight’s meeting agenda 2. Meeting minutes from last Approval of meeting • Draft meeting minutes meeting (March 1, 2021) minutes 3. Public comment on any Discussion and/or N/A matters not on the agenda recommendations for future action. 4. SAP membership Council vote • D. Erkan applications • C. Sperry • C. Ennis 5. Shellfish Advisory Panel Approval of minutes • 3/24 agenda meeting minutes (March 24 • 3/24 powerpoint & April 14. 2021): K. Eagan • 3/24 draft minutes • 4/14 ePacket • 4/14 powerpoint • 4/14 draft minutes 6. Proposed amendments to Provide • 4/14 SAP powerpoint – Prov. River Shellfish Management Area recommendations to the • 4/14 SAP draft minutes – Prov. River regulations: C. McManus Director regarding • 4/14 SAP powerpoint – Quony a. Providence River shellfish proposed regulations harvest schedule • 4/14 SAP draft minutes – Quony b.Quonochontaug Pond oyster moratorium 7. Proposed regulation Provide • Public notice amendments publicly recommendations to the • Proposed rule noticed: J. Lake Director regarding a. Summer Flounder and Black proposed regulations Sea Bass – Transiting Provision Mass. -
Dispatch Log From: 06/13/2021 Thru: 06/19/2021 0000 - 2359 Printed: 06/21/2021
Rhode Island DEM/Division of Law Enforcement Page: 1 Dispatch Log From: 06/13/2021 Thru: 06/19/2021 0000 - 2359 Printed: 06/21/2021 For Date: 06/13/2021 - Sunday Call Number Time Call Reason Action 21-10126 0040 Initiated - ASSIST OTHER AGENCY Services Rendered Location/Address: [406 4] LINCOLN WOODS STATE PARK BEACH AND OFFICE - 2 MANCHESTER PRINT WORKS RD Jurisdiction: LINCOLN 21-10127 0238 Phone - ^ FIRE MARSHAL Taken / Refered Other Agency Location/Address: [402] 2 BRIDLE CT Jurisdiction: CRANSTON 21-10128 0529 Phone - @ ANIMAL, ROAD KILL DEER ANIMAL PITTED Location/Address: [305] ACROSS FROM - 1153 CRANDALL RD Jurisdiction: TIVERTON 21-10129 0628 Initiated - * Recreational Vessel Boarding DELIVERED TO DOH Location/Address: [415 3] SLATERSVILLE RESERVOIR RAMP AND POND - VICTORY HWY Jurisdiction: NORTH SMITHFIELD 21-10130 0704 Initiated - * LOCATION CHECK No Action Required Location/Address: [102 20] COLT STATE PARK - OTHER - COLT STATE PK Jurisdiction: BRISTOL 21-10131 0706 Phone - @ ANIMAL, DEAD,SICK,INJURED Could Not Locate Location/Address: [410] 25 CARPENTER RD Jurisdiction: SCITUATE 21-10132 0720 Radio - + DATA CHECKS, DEPT. No Action Required Location: [414 11] ECHO LAKE PASCOAG RESERVOIR OTHER Jurisdiction: GLOCESTER 21-10133 0742 Phone - @ ANIMAL, DEAD,SICK,INJURED No Action Required Location: [501] NARRAGANSETT TOWN BEACH Jurisdiction: NARRAGANSETT 21-10134 0754 Phone - WELL BEING CHECK Services Rendered Location/Address: [507 8] BURLINGAME STATE PARK & CAMPGROUND - BURLNGAME STATE PK RD Jurisdiction: CHARLESTOWN 21-10135 -
RI Division of Marine Fisheries 26
Sabin Point Artificial Reef – Pg. 6 Recreational Regulations – Pg. 12 Understanding Striper & Bluefish Regs – Pg. 16 2020 RHODE ISLAND RECREATIONAL SaltwaterFishing Feel the Bite! The official regulations provided by the Rhode Island Division of Marine Fisheries Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management 2020 RHODE ISLAND RECREATIONAL SaltwaterFishing State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Governor Gina M. Raimondo RI Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit Bureau of Natural Resources Deputy Director Jason McNamee Assistant Director Catherine Sparks Division of Marine Fisheries Deputy Chief Scott Olszewski Photo courtesy of TJ Harris Deputy Chief Conor Mcmanus Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council Table of Contents Chairman Robert Ballou 2 ......... Welcome Letter 13 ....... State Records Members 3 ......... Notable Catches 14 ....... Article – Fish Stomach Travis Barao 4 .........General Information Contents Andy Dangelo Katie Eagan 4 ......... Rhode Island Environmental 16 ...... Article – Striped Bass and Jason Jarvis Police – Division of Bluefish Regulation David Monti Law Enforcement Update Christopher Rein 5 ......... Recreational Saltwater 18 ....... Commonly Caught Species Michael Rice, Ph.D. Mike Roderick Fishing License 20 ....... Access Sites 5 ......... Aquatic Resource Education 22 ....... Lobster/Crab Regulations Rhode Island Marine Recreational Program (Dive Flag Awareness) 23 ....... Equipment Regulations Fisheries Program 6 ......... Article – Sabin Point Supervising Marine Biologist John Lake 24 ....... Proper Shellfish Handling Artificial Reef Principal Marine Biologist Chris Parkins 25 .......Shellfish Regulations 7 ......... Rhode Island Game RI Division of Marine Fisheries 26 ....... Article – Rocky Point Pier – Marine Fisheries Section Fish Award Program 3 Fort Wetherill Rd. 8 .........Article – NOAA/MRIP Update 28 .......Party/Charter Notable Catches Jamestown, RI 02835 30 ....... Party/Charter Boat Directory 9 ......... Fishing Knots (401) 423-1923 32 ...... -
Fishing Estuaries …The Forgotten Waters
Fishing Estuaries …the forgotten waters New England Saltwater Fishing Show March 10-12, 2017 Capt. Jim Barr Capt. Bob Hines Fishing Estuaries …the forgotten waters Agenda 1.What is an Estuary? 2.Why We Should Fish Estuaries More Frequently 3.Favorite Estuaries in RI, MA and CT 4.Common Characteristics of Estuaries 5.Fish, Forage and Seasons 6.Water & Weather Considerations 7.Understanding Estuary Anatomy, Structure, 8.Resources to understand **Tides & Flows 9. Access and Tackle 10. Safety 11.Fish Shots An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the **open sea. Estuaries form a transition zone between river environments and maritime environments. We’ll take a closer look at these four estuaries latrer Narrow River Pt. Judith Pond Westport River Ninigret Pond Ten of Our Favorite Estuaries 1. Little Narragansett Bay- Stonington, CT 2. Quonnochontaug Pond- Charlestown, RI 3. Ninigret Pond- Charlestown, RI 7 4. Potter Pond- South Kingstown, RI 5. Pt. Judith Pond- Narragansett, RI 6. Narrow River- Narragansett, RI 8 7. 100 Acre Pond/ Palmer River- Warren/ Barrington, RI 8. Kikemuit River- Bristol, RI/ Swansea, MA 9. Westport River- West Branch- Westport, MA 10. Westport River- East Branch- Westport, MA 9/ 10 6 4 3 5 1 2 18 More Great Estuaries Rhode Island Massachusetts • Seekonk River • Taunton River • Watchhemoket Cove • Cole River • Bullocks Cove • Lee River • Nag Pond • Slocum River • Passeonkquis Cove • Occupessatuxet Cove • Greenwich -
Town of Westerly Harbor Management Plan 2016 Revised 10/28/19
Town of Westerly Harbor Management Plan 2016 Revised 10/28/19 As Adopted by the Westerly Town Council, October 28, 2019 1 Contents INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 3 WESTERLY HMC MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................... 4 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. 5 HISTORY ......................................................................................................................... 18 WATER QUALITY.......................................................................................................... 20 NATURAL RESOURCES ............................................................................................... 30 THE BEACHES................................................................................................................ 36 SHORELINE PUBLIC ACCESS ................................................................................... 41 HARBOR FACILITIES AND BOAT RAMPS ............................................................... 53 MOORING MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................... 60 STORM PREPAREDNESS.............................................................................................. 75 WESTERLY HARBOR MANAGEMENT PLAN-ORDINANCE ................................. 81 2 INTRODUCTION The Westerly Harbor Plan is formulated in order to -
RI 2008 Integrated Report
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS 2008 INTEGRATED WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT REPORT SECTION 305(b) STATE OF THE STATE’S WATERS REPORT And SECTION 303(d) LIST OF IMPAIRED WATERS FINAL APRIL 1, 2008 RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF WATER RESOURCES www.dem.ri.gov STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS 2008 INTEGRATED WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT REPORT Section 305(b) State of the State’s Waters Report And Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters FINAL April 1, 2008 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF WATER RESOURCES 235 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908 (401) 222-4700 www.dem.ri.gov Table of Contents List of Tables .............................................................................................................................................iii List of Figures............................................................................................................................................iii Executive Summary.................................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Integrated Report Overview.................................................................................................... 7 A. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 7 B. Background .................................................................................................................................. -
W R Wash Rhod Hingt De Isl Ton C Land Coun D Nty
WASHINGTON COUNTY, RHODE ISLAND (ALL JURISDICTIONS) VOLUME 1 OF 2 COMMUNITY NAME COMMUNITY NUMBER CHARLESTOWN, TOWN OF 445395 EXETER, TOWN OF 440032 HOPKINTON, TOWN OF 440028 NARRAGANSETT INDIAN TRIBE 445414 NARRAGANSETT, TOWN OF 445402 NEW SHOREHAM, TOWN OF 440036 NORTH KINGSTOWN, TOWN OF 445404 RICHMOND, TOWN OF 440031 SOUTH KINGSTOWN, TOWN OF 445407 Washingtton County WESTERLY, TOWN OF 445410 Revised: October 16, 2013 Federal Emergency Management Ageency FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY NUMBER 44009CV001B NOTICE TO FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY USERS Communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program have established repositories of flood hazard data for floodplain management and flood insurance purposes. This Flood Insurance Study (FIS) may not contain all data available within the repository. It is advisable to contact the community repository for any additional data. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may revise and republish part or all of this FIS report at any time. In addition, FEMA may revise part of this FIS report by the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) process, which does not involve republication or redistribution of the FIS report. Therefore, users should consult community officials and check the Community Map Repository to obtain the most current FIS components. Initial Countywide FIS Effective Date: October 19, 2010 Revised Countywide FIS Date: October 16, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS – Volume 1 – October 16, 2013 Page 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Purpose of Study 1 1.2 Authority and Acknowledgments 1 1.3 Coordination 4 2.0 -
The Rhode Island Great Outdoor Pursuit
The Rhode Island Great Outdoor Pursuit 100 Years Rhode Island State Parks 1909 - 2009 Background Children Spending More Time Indoors – TV – Video – Internet Lower Activity Levels – Weight and weight related illness Disconnected from outdoors Background No Child Left Inside Act – Introduced by Senator Reed – Focus: Environmental education/stewardship Healthy Weight in 2008 – Governor Carcieri initiative – Focus: activity and nutrition RI Great Outdoors Pursuit DEM and Governor’s Office Initiative Modeled on Connecticut’s program Goals Reconnect children and their families with the great outdoors Encourage physical activity Build next generation of environmental stewards Showcase state parks and forests RI GREAT OUTDOOR PURSUIT 2008 Ten-week contest Teams register/participate Events – 5 “guided” (staffed by DEM/Partners) – 2 “self-guided” visit on their own Activities Earn points Eligible for prizes 2008 Guided Events Lincoln Woods State Park, Lincoln Blackstone River State Park Bike Path and Visitor’s Center, Lincoln Colt State Park, Bristol Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area, Glocester Fort Adams State Park, Newport 2008 Self-Guided Events Arcadia Management Area, Exeter John H. Chaffee Nature Preserve, North Kingstown East Bay Bike Path, East Providence, Barrington, Warren and Bristol Buck Hill Management Area, Burrillville Black Point, Narragansett 2008 Results 241 teams registered 1005 people 41 teams participated in all 7 events Great feedback from participants 2008 Sponsors Lincoln Woods State Park Kick -
Tra V E L G U Id E
OFFICIAL 2019 Rhode Island TRAVEL GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Welcome 5 Rhode Island Regions 15 The Foodie 23 The Adventurer 29 The Artist 35 The Historian 41 The Ocean Lover 47 The Family 53 Seasons & Events 63 Tours 65 Where To Stay Providence, Rhode Island Fall in Love with Rhode Island — South County’s should be at the top of your list for Ocean House included in 12 Most Luxurious WELCOME summer getaways this year Valentine’s Day Hotel Packages Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but with more than 400 miles of Cook Your Catch at the Hotel Viking coastline and countless amenities, there’s Rhode Show: It may be the smallest state, but Makes the List of 5 Great Culinary always something new to explore. We’re best Rhode Island goes big on culinary traditions Adventures for Active Food Lovers known for our beautiful beaches, but I expect you’ll be just as enchanted by our exciting arts and cultural attractions and our vibrant culinary scene. Regardless of the length of Newport: An Affordable Winter Block Island’s Mohegan Bluffs and Mansion Beaches your stay, I trust you will find the Ocean State Wonderland in Rhode Island Among the Best Beaches in New England welcoming, accessible and accommodating. Thank you for visiting, and we hope to see you again soon. Providence named an Awesome Family Trip Charlestown Seafood Festival Made the List of the You’ll Actually Want to Take This Fall Top 2018 Summer Food and Wine Festivals Sincerely, Providence’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular A cache of restored colonial houses make Named One of the Best Halloween Parties, Newport a mecca for “heritage tourists” Gina M.