From Planning to Passage: Advancing Aquatic Connectivity in the Narragansett Bay Region
Join the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program on Monday, October 27th for an in-person workshop on strategies and best practices for advancing aquatic connectivity in the Narragansett Bay watershed.
Date: Monday, October 27th, 2025
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm, breakfast and lunch will be provided
Location: Cumberland Public Library,1464 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864 (In-person only)
Cost: Free, but registration is required and space is limited
Geared towards practitioners in the region, this collaborative workshop will focus on case studies, best practices, and resource sharing related to reconnecting saltwater and freshwater habitats in the Narragansett Bay watershed. We will discuss approaches for prioritizing projects, strategies for simplifying pathways to project completion and identifying funding sources, and ways to incorporate connectivity within larger resilience projects. Highlights of this event include a panel presentation on sediment management considerations during dam removal projects, workshopping approaches to community engagement, a resource and planning tool “cafe”, and more!
This event is free, but registration is required and space is limited to 60 participants. Breakfast & lunch will be offered to attendees. Options will be available for most dietary restrictions, but please contact us with specific questions or concerns.
For questions, please reach out to info@nbep.org
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