The Blue & You Series: Coastal Resilience

Rhode Island has endured powerful storms and associated impacts in the past. Are we ready for the next storm and future events with sea- level rise? A panel of experts will discuss challenges and opportunities.

*Lead Presenter: JP Walsh ; Director and Professor at Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island

4-5 p.m.: Presentation & Q&A

5-5:30 pm.: Networking

“The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy” summer speaker series will run for a second year in a row. These educational sessions, led by panels of experts, are offered to the general public. Considering Rhode Island has 400 miles of coastline, the blue economy has always been a vital component of the state and Greater Newport’s economy. In recent years, there has been a renewed focus on redefining the term and reenergizing efforts around making Rhode Island a regional hub for blue economy and blue tech. These sessions provide information that will help residents understand what the blue economy is and how it impacts them.