Saturday, August 2, 2025

Charlestown Breachway Update: Thursday Aug 7th 6pm at Kettle Pond Visitor Center

With denial of federal funding, what’s next for the Charlestown Breachway?

Photo by Will Collette
Join us for an informative public session on the current state of the Charlestown Breachway. 

Learn how the Breachway is performing this summer, hear updates on recent repair efforts, and discover what's planned for future improvements and fundraising initiatives.

Featured Speakers:

Steve McCandless, GIS Coordinator & Coastal Geologist, Town of Charlestown

Emily Hall, Coastal Geologist, RI Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC)

Alicia Schaffner, Executive Director, Salt Ponds Coalition

This event is proudly presented in partnership with the Town of Charlestown, Salt Ponds Coalition, URI Coastal Resources Center, Rhode Island Sea Grant, RI Coastal Resources Management Council, RI Infrastructure Bank, University of Rhode Island, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Date: Thursday, August 7

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Kettle Pond Visitor Center

50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813

To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charlestown-breachway-status-update-tickets-1402947055409