DEM conserving 7.31 acres of coastal land on Winnapaug Pond in Westerly

PBN Staff

04/22/2025

THE R.I. DEPARTMENT of Environmental Management is conserving 7.31 acres of coastal land on Winnapaug Pond in Westerly to protect valuable habitat, enhance coastal access and help buffer nearby communities from climate change and sea level rise in a highly developed area.

WESTERLY – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management is conserving 7.31 acres of coastal land on Winnapaug Pond to protect valuable habitat, enhance coastal access, and help buffer nearby communities from climate change and sea level rise in a highly developed area. The DEM said the transaction was made possible by a $2.6 million grant

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