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Ricci, G., D. Robadue, Jr., and A. L. Babson
1 April 2017
To plan for climate change adaptation, park resource managers need scientific information identifying the susceptibility of resources to climate change, when impacts are expected and how they are expected to interact with existing stressors. Climate change vulnerability assessments are a priority for many parks to support adaptation planning, but there is a need for park specific guidance on scoping, implementing and using vulnerability assessments. Several frameworks and resources are available focusing on coastal communities and on natural resources. This document summarizes some of these and draws lessons from assessments already completed or underway in parks in the Northeast. The National Park Service (NPS) has initiated a range of climate change research and monitoring actions that address park vulnerability assessment needs. This guide provides additional materials to assist coastal parks in the Northeast Region (NER) to move forward with their vulnerability assessments and describes how to apply results to management. While the frameworks and examples that are the focus of this guide were primarily developed for natural resources, cultural resources and facilities examples are provided as available. This guide represents the combined experience and guidance from NER coastal park resource managers in hopes that others in the region will be aware of the numerous activities happening and lessons learned in the region.
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Jennifer McCann
30 April 2016
Curricula developed for the teaching of marine spatial planning(MSP)
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Jennifer McCann, Tiffany Smythe
30 April 2016
Executive summary of the case study of the Rhode Island Ocean SAMP stakeholder process.
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Jennifer McCann, Tiffany Smythe
30 April 2016
Executive summary of the Washington State marine spatial planning case study.
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Jennifer McCann, Tiffany Smythe
30 April 2016
Executive summary of the San Francisco Bay marine spatial planning case study
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Jennifer McCann, Tiffany Smythe
30 April 2016
Marine spatial planning cross-cutting theme report looking at case studies of RI, SF and Washington.
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Tiffany Smythe, Nicole Andrescavage, Christian Fox
31 January 2016
This publication describes the implementation of the Rhode Island Ocean Special Area Management Plan (Ocean SAMP).
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Tiffany Smythe, Jennifer McCann, Nicole Andrescavage and Christian Fox
31 January 2016
This publication focuses on two different Coast Guard-led waterways management initiatives in the San Francisco area.
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Bridget Trosin, Tiffany Smythe, Jennifer McCann, Christian Fox and Nicole Andrescavage
31 January 2016
This publication discusses the ongoing development of the Washington Coast Marine Spatial Plan.
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Jennifer McCann, Tiffany Smythe, Danielle Turek and Tom Pavitt
19 December 2014
A look at how the landmark RI Ocean SAMP was implemented and the lessons learned for future MSP endeavors.
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Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
18 November 2014
The Rhode Island Shellfish Management Plan (SMP) is the culmination of two years of effort and engagement by the Rhode Island shellfish community inclusively, facilitated by the Coastal Resources Center/ Rhode Island Sea Grant at the Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island. The shellfish community, or stakeholders, involved in crafting and editing the plan include state and federal management agencies, the commercial wild harvest shellfish industry, the aquaculture industry, non-profit and citizen organizations, recreational harvesters, and the academic communities at URI, Roger Williams University, and others throughout the state. Guided by the principles of conducting an open, transparent, stakeholder-driven process that would honor and further existing activities on the Bay and coastal salt ponds, the SMP strived to identify key issues then craft management and science recommendations that the state agencies can use to ensure sound management of shellfish resources into the future.
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Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
18 November 2014
This document serves as an appendix to the Rhode Island Shellfish Management Plan,.
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Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
1 November 2014
An update on the Rhode Island Shellfish Management Plan and its goals. This report emphasizes the statewide momentum for the SMP and the celebration of the role of shellfish resources as economic and cultural touchstones for many in Rhode Island and beyond.
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Rhode Island Sea Grant and the Coastal Resources Center, University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography; Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University
31 October 2014
Description of the proceedings of the 2014 Baird symposium.
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Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, RI CRMC, RI Sea Grant
19 July 2014
“Rhode Island Coastal Property Guide: What Coastal Property Owners, Renters, Builders and Buyers Should Know About Rhode Island’s Shoreline” provides owners with steps they can take to protect their property from storm flooding and shoreline erosion. It includes checklists and information to help readers determine their risks for flooding and erosion and to learn practical ways to protect their property.
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Stephen Olsen, Jennifer McCann, Grover Fugate
1 December 2013
This paper analyzes the intensive process of applied research and sustained dialogue with the stakeholders that produced Rhode Island's Ocean Special Area Management Plan, which defines regulatory policies and a site suitability assessment process for future forms of human activity and development. Published in Elsevier, December 2013.
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Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
31 March 2013
A brief description of the Rhode Island Shoreline Change project (Beach SAMP).
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Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
31 December 2012
Summary report presenting the results of the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Partnership scientific research, and findings from other scientific studies that collectively represent the best available knowledge on renewable energy resources in Rhode Island.
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Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
31 December 2012
Technical reports from the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Partnership and collected scientific studies.
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Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
29 March 2012
An quick overview of preliminary guidelines for renewable energy implementation in Rhode Island.
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Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
23 March 2012
Renewable Energy Siting Partnership project factsheet.
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Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
9 May 2011
The Rhode Island Ocean Special Area Management Plan, or Ocean SAMP, serves as a federally recognized coastal management and regulatory tool. Using the best available science, the Ocean SAMP provides a balanced approach to the development and protection of Rhode Island's ocean-based resources.
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Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
27 August 2009
A brief description of the Rhode Island Ocean Special Area Management Plan (Ocean SAMP) project.
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Ricci, G. Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
1 January 2005
Survey results from the Greenwich Bay Special Area Management Plan participation process.
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Allard Cox, M. (ed.). Rhode Island Sea Grant and the Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
1 January 2004
A public access guide to help locate some of the different types of public access to the Rhode Island shore.
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