EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Charlestown Breachway has been in the news in recent years after it was damaged by storms.

Work is being done to repair the breachway and bring it back to full strength.

In this edition of Beyond the Forecast, Meteorologist Steven Matregrano speaks with Charlestown GIS Coordinator Steve McCandless and coastal geologist Emily Hall about the challenges and scientific importance of restoring the breachway.

Past Coverage

Saving Our Beaches: Charlestown’s beach erosion is accelerating »

Boaters urged to avoid Charlestown Breachway if possible »

Emergency repair work begins on Charlestown Breachway »

3 hurt in boating crash near Charlestown Breachway »

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