The
Coastal Institute actively collaborates with a number of Partners.
Partners
of the Coastal Institute
The Environmental Data
Center, University of Rhode Island -- A geospatial data
processing laboratory specializing in GIS data analysis, mapping,
and information distribution.
The Rhode Island Natural History
Survey -- Representing the scientific community studying
and conserving the region's biodiversity.
The Rhode Island Department
of Environmental Management -- Providing science-based
management of Rhode Island's environmental resources.
The Coastal Resources Center,
University of Rhode Island -- Promoting stewardship and
management in the world's coastal ecosystems.
Rhode Island
Sea Grant -- Conducting research, training, and public
outreach on priority issues of importance to the marine environment.
Narragansett
Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve -- A research
and conservation reserve on Prudence Island and adjacent waters.
RI Agricultural Experiment Station -- Using science
and research to promote sustainable use of the environment.
Narragansett
Bay Estuary Program -- Promoting science and management
of Narragansett Bay and its watershed.
Save
the Bay -- RI's largest public advocacy organization for
the Narragansett Bay and its watershed.
RI Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation -- Stewards
for coastal health and access.
The
Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting
-- To promote clear and accurate reporting of scientific news
and environmental issues.
The
Slater Center for Marine and Environmental Technologies
-- To catalyze the creation of new technology companies, to support
their early stage development, and to help them to access institutional
capital for future growth.
The
Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation --
To promote and encourage the preservation, expansion, and sound
development of new and existing industry, business, commerce,
agriculture, tourism, and recreational facilities in the state.