Rhode Island Ocean Area Management Plan (Ocean Samp)CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.3Date: 11/30/2009Location(s): Rhode IslandOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
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November 30, 2009
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CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.3
Date: 11/30/2009
Location(s): Rhode Island
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
The objectives for this project are to assist in the siting of renewable energy for Rhode Island's offshore environment. The Coastal Resources Management Council will conduct surveys on coastal foraging water birds; classify and map fisheries habitats; study the effects of offshore wind farms on fish and fisheries of different gear types; analyze recreational uses in study area; develop a tool to implement tradeoff analysis for various management options study area; and develop opportunities for the public and possible stakeholders to learn about the research results.