AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

Summary

The law amends Rhode Island’s coastal management statutes to give the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) primary authority over dredging projects in tidal waters. It also requires the CRMC to review any lease, license, or large‑scale fill project on tidal lands of 25 acres or more and forward it to the legislature for final approval. The changes are intended to protect public rights, improve navigation, and safeguard the coastal environment.

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