Conservation groups urge fast permits for nature‑based coastal resilience projects Witnesses from Save the Bay, The Nature Conservancy and practitioners urged the committee to prioritize nature‑based shoreline protection and to expedite permitting through general permits or notice‑of‑intent approaches, while agencies warned resource constraints could limit speed.

Conservationists warn that lengthy permit processes are jeopardizing vital coastal restoration efforts, urging lawmakers to act swiftly for our shores' survival.

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Conservation commission flags Aquidneck Island Watershed Plan for review despite tight comment deadline Commission members were asked to review the Aquidneck Island Watershed Plan (RIDEM draft, ~230 pages) and to add it to the January agenda; members noted the comment deadline was imminent and suggested compiling links for review.

The Middletown Conservation Commission is racing against the clock to review a crucial 230-page Aquidneck Island Watershed Plan before the comment deadline!

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Burrillville officials praise acquisition of Sweets Hill property for conservation efforts Town thanks Rydham for securing 151 acres of Sweets Hill for preservation and public use.

Burrillville Town Council's recent win in securing 151 acres of Sweets Hill for conservation marks a crucial victory against overdevelopment and a commitment to preserving the community's natural beauty.

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