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A legal dispute over an unpermitted seawall at Quidnessett Country Club highlights issues with Rhode Island's coastal regulations.

Critics argue the state's current coastal program is reactive and outdated for addressing modern climate change effects like rising sea levels.

The article advocates for a proactive approach, including nature-based solutions for erosion that are used in neighboring states.

A shift in focus from permitting to collaborative, science-based strategies is needed to protect Narragansett Bay's future.

Rhode Islanders have long prided themselves on protecting Narragansett Bay and its coast. But as sea levels rise and the climate warms, the Bay we thought we knew is changing – fast. If our coastal management program does not evo

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