
Nourishment projects may also be allowed under Category A following criteria in Section Nourishment is prohibited in coastal wetlands adjacent to all classes of waters. This activity will require a Category B assent (full review). Indicates that while beach nourishment is an allowedĪctivity in tidal waters, beaches and dunes, undeveloped barriers, moderatelyĭeveloped barriers and developed barrier islands adjacent to all classes of waters (1-6), RI Coastal Resources Management Program Policies. Activities prohibited: structural shoreline protection facilities (3) Developed Barrier Beaches adjacent to Type 1 waters: Activities allowed: nonstructural shoreline protection upland dredged material disposal beach nourishment. nonstructural shoreline protection upland dredged material disposal beach nourishment or protection, restoration, or improvement of a feature as natural habitat for plants and wildlife. (2) Moderately Developed Barrier Beaches adjacent to Type 1 waters: All activities prohibited except. nonstructural shoreline protection beach nourishment or protection, restoration, or improvement of a feature as natural habitat for plants and wildlife. (1) Beaches and Dunes and Undeveloped Barrier Beaches adjacent to Type 1 waters: All activities prohibited except. State Water Classification/Activities Permitted: See section 1.3 for an explanation of the water types. Resources Management Council (CRMC) has given the water body adjacent to the site.

Types ofĪctivities permitted on shoreline feature depends on the designation the Coastal State waters areĬlassified into 6 categories based on current use of water and adjacent land. "The state has some policies regarding beach nourishment. State, Territory, and Commonwealth Beach Nourishment Programs, A National Overview (NOAA, March 2000) provides the following information:
