Public Meeting, June 29th: The State of Aquaculture in RI’s Salt Ponds

Thursday, June 29, 2017

5:00-7:00 pm

Kettle Pond Visitor’s Center
50 Bend Road
Charlestown, RI

The public is invited to attend an education program focused on the state of aquacultue in Rhode Island’s Salt Ponds.The program will feature experts who will provide different perspectives on this topic and will offer the community the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns about aquaculture.

The event is part of the Rhode Island Shellfish Initiative which recognizes the economic and cultural value of shellfish and is an effort of Governor Gina Raimondo and a host of partners — state agencies, industry, academic and community partners focused on leveraging collaborative and creative opportunities to sustainably manage local shellfish stock, promote economic growth and jobs, and celebrate Rhode Island’s unique food cultures.

Please contact Jennifer McCann at (401) 874-6127 or mccann@crc.uri.edu with questions or comments.
Thank you, and your attendance is appreciated and welcomed.
Please RSVP

Directions to Kettle Pond Visitor Center

South County Oyster Festival

On May 1st, 2016 from 12PM to 6PM the South County Oyster Festival will take place at the Towers in Narragansett (35 Ocean Road Narragansett) sponsored by the Matunuck Oyster Bar.  There will be food, live music, adult beverages and a shucking contest.

Tickets are $20 before April 29 or $25 at the door.

For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

8th Annual Earth Day Beach Cleanup

Matunuck Oyster Bay is sponsoring the 8th Annual Earth Day Beach Cleanup at East Matunuck State, Potters Pond, and Soccotash Salt Marsh.  The cleanup will last until 11:30 AM and refreshments will be offered after.

For more information click here.

South County Oyster Festival

The South County Oyster Festival will take place on May 1st at the Towers in Narragansett.  The festival is sponsored by the Matunuck Oyster Bar to benefit Dylan Murano and Childhood Apaxia.

“The Oyster Festival will have a rock climbing wall from Rock Spot Climbing sponsored by BankRI.  There will also be a silent auction with many great items including a complete wedding package, signed Patriots items, and much more. To visit the GoFundMe page for Dylan Murano click here.

For tickets and more information click here.

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