LINCOLN WOODS BEACH PAVILION
Completed in May 2017, the pavilion features all new concessions, comfort facilities, and an expanded nature center.
BEFORE & AFTER
DEM’s new fixed North Pier at Fort Adams State Park enabled the Fort to host the extremely successful 2015 Volvo Ocean Race and to welcome Volvo back in 2018.
FISCAL YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
View the Division of Planning & Development’s Accomplishments in Fiscal Year 2016, as outlined in our Annual Report.
GALILEE BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS The newly reconstructed Galilee boat ramp opened in the summer of 2014 and is now universally accessible and features a double-lane system and added floats for increased efficiency and ease of use.
Quonnie Resiliency Project Feedback:
GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. was recently contracted to design and present coastal resiliency strategies for the popular boating and fishing access site in Charlestown. A grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Coastal Resiliency Fund is providing funding for this work, along with state funds from saltwater fishing license receipts.
The public was invited to participate in an information session on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 6PM regarding coastal resiliency at Quonochontaug Breachway:
Design and build award winning State Park & Management Area Facilities including boat ramps, beach pavilions, bike paths, fish ladders and more;
Oversee Grant Programs distributing State & Federal dollars to Municipalities and NGO's for local park development & land conservation work; and
Acquire land or easements to expand our park system, conserve wildlife habitat and protect farmland for the benefit of future generations;
Manage the DEM's Geographic Information System. Our work includes processing and analysis of spatial environmental data, and the production of conventional and digital cartographic products
