All lectures are free, but seating is limited, so reservations are required. Curatorial proposals will be considered. Click here for application information. The newsletter will investigate a variety of topics, including sustainable communities, watershed management, aquaculture, and habitat restoration. To order a copy of any of these documents, please contact Jean Gallo , Rhode Island Sea Grant publications manager.
Meeting minutes are available on-line .
The West Side Master Planning Process With an underused railroad corridor, substantial industrial property, potential surplus Navy property and 10 miles of coastline, the West Side of Aquidneck Island presents an opportunity to plan for the future and address Island-wide issues. The West Side Master Plan has the support of Rhode Island's congressional delegation, state officials and legislators, Aquidneck Island city and town councils, and Naval Station Newport. This effort is led by local people who are giving their input now to help decide the future of the West Side. Presentations by Joanne Galuska, of Naval Station Newport, and by Glenn Rotondo, of the federal General Services Administration, updated the public about the current use and value of the Navy lands on the West Side and the transfer process for some of these lands. Members of the audience voiced interest in learning more about the excessing process, the Navy's future plans on Aquidneck Island and the selection process for securing a design consultant.