Web Sites and Links
• Geological History of Jamestown RI
Reviews the geological processes that shaped Jamestown, Rhode Island, the Narragansett Bay area, New England and North America. Starts with the formation of Avalonia about 565 million years ago, continues through continental collisions, glacial modifications to the land and post-glacial increases in sea level. A Prelude covers the first 4 billion years of continental formation and collisions.
• Marine Fisheries Section, RI Dept of Environmental ManagementLocated at Ft. Wetherill in Jamestown. Provides research and monitoring of marine species to support effective management of finfish and shellfish populations. Includes extensive list of links related to marine fisheries, commercial fishing and sport fishing.
• Rocky Shore: Discovery of Rhode Island Coastal EnvironmentsEducational web site geared to students in grades 3 to 12. Includes a detailed virtual field trip to Beavertail State Park and Lighthouse, other material covering the geography, geology and biology of the area, suggested classroom activities and references.
• The Conservation AgencyThe Conservation Agency, headquartered in Jamestown, provides biological data and consulting services to assist local land trusts in defining and implementing regional strategies for preservation of biodiversity and habitat in the Narragansett Bay watershed.
