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i spoke about this last week sometime on a similar thread.
in order to get the necessary permits ready and have the project started before the plovers arrived was just not feasible. so, the actual redirect/rebuilding of the eroded sand trail was put on hold during the plover and summer tourist season. this is only from the 2nd campground east to the breachway (about 1 mile). the rest of the trail is open. since the eroded part of the trail was on the beach face now, the usf&ws had to get involved as it impacts plover habitat. east beach has been one of the best plover nesting areas in rhody the last decade.
the date closen for the closure also happens tot be the same dates the barrier beaches are closed in rhody. no one can drive on the beaches during the tourist season anyhow. the plovers typically fledge by mid-august, but it all depends on how the spring storms effect early nesting pairs, any late nesting pairs, or second-time nesting pairs.
dem called the meeting on behalf property owners and groups impacted. crmc held the meeting. there were OSV clubs in attendance. it was stated when the dates were decided on that this is ONLY temporary due to the timelines and the new trail would be ready to begin work following labor day of this year. there are watch dogs checking on the progress.
just one more reason why people should be more involed in their fishing clubs. this issues do come up well before the media or websites hear of them.
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