‘We lost 30 feet of property’ Homeowners challenge CRMC as bills propose reform

NOAA calls for R.I. officials to fill open seats on CRMC

Crystal Serenity, a cruise ship owned by Crystal Cruises visiting Newport, is anchored in the Anchorage D area west of Goat Island on Oct. 3, 2024. (Photo by Janine L. Weisman/Rhode Island Current) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) gives top marks to the expert staff of Rhode Island’s coastal regulatory agency in a new evaluation. But federal regulators remain concerned over three open seats on the politically appointed Rho…

‘We lost 30 feet of property’ Homeowners challenge CRMC as bills propose reform

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — Owning a home with a waterfront view may be a dream for many, but some people living on these properties are being confronted with the nightmare of climate change. The Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) is charged with determining what can and can't be built along Rhode Island's shore. But some homeowners are willing to challenge state regulators, if it means keeping their home. Anne-Marie Corbett moved into he…

Nova Scotia moves forward with plan to force municipalities to protect coastlines - Halifax

The Nova Scotia government is offering municipalities a blueprint on how they can protect the province’s 13,000 kilometres of coastline.

Province moves forward on forcing cities to protect the coasts

The Nova Scotia government is offering municipalities a blueprint on how to protect the province’s 13,000 kilometres of coastline. On April 15, Environment Minister Tim Halman announced a new website link with examples of bylaws and other regulations that municipalities can use to prevent coastal erosion. It’s a controversial measure — the Progressive Conservatives have […]

Nova Scotia moves forward with plan to force municipalities to protect coastlines

SYDNEY - The Nova Scotia government is offering municipalities a blueprint on how they can protect the province’s 13,000 kilometres of coastline.

Archipelago municipalities are concerned about how coastal landscapes can be preserved after the new law exempts coastal construction.