The Rhode Island Ocean Special Area Management Plan: Managing Ocean Resources Through Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning A Practitioner’s Guide (2013)
Rhode Island’s Ocean Special Area Management Plan (Ocean SAMP) is a multi-pronged planning tool built on three integrated approaches: research, policy making, and public engagement. Each of these ele- ments provides a unique perspective on the Ocean SAMP area; combined, they provide a comprehensive, versatile and powerful means to manage this valuable resource.
The Rhode Island Ocean Special Area Management Plan: Managing Ocean Resources Through Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning A Practitioner’s Guide (2013).pdf