Offshore Wind and the Sakonnet River: A Dialogue for Coastal Communities II

In response to the questions received during the first event in the event series, the goal for this meeting (the second in a three-part series) was to share information about the state and local decision-making process specific to offshore wind cable installation and how and when community members can engage.
Municipal and state regulators from the Town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, and the Rhode Island Energy Facilities Siting Board walk the group through their decision-making process for offshore wind development in state waters, particularly cable installation. Speakers also highlight when public learning and input take place in the process and how the public can effectively engage.
This interactive discussion will allow attendees to ask questions and experts will answer questions to the best of their ability. During this meeting, we will also identify other questions and concerns that the community has, which could be responded to at a future meeting.
Speakers:
- Lea Hitchen, Portsmouth Town Planner
- Mike Jarbeau, Narragansett Baykeeper, Save The Bay
- Emma Rodvien, Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board Coordinator
- Jeff Willis, Executive Director, Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council
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