Resident-Only Beaches?
Rhode Island residents deserve special treatment to ensure they don't get turned away from state beaches, as some did Sunday afternoon, July 8 when the state closed beaches to newcomers because of overcrowding.
That’s one repeat sentiment in projo.com’s survey asking what the state can do to keep the beaches open.
Here's a sampling of suggestions:
-- Some beaches reserved only for Rhode Islanders.
-- Cheaper entry fees for Rhode Island residents.
-- Distant parking lots with shuttle service set up for nonresidents, so Rhode Islanders have access to the parking lots at the state’s beaches.
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Rick Wilson
posted by Surfrider Foundation at 10:07 AM
3 Comments:
I beg your pardon, but are R.I. beaches the "property" of those who live in R.I. Aren't beaches and the ocean noone's property-belonging to Mother Nature and none other. Let HER decide who shall be allowed access or not...and, as for me, a male, living in a natural world that cannot survive with unlimited human population growth, I'm glad that I chose, for my part, not to overpopulate the planet with my progeny.
Yes, Surfrider believes strongly that beaches should be for everyone. In fact, one of our guiding priciples reads:
SURFRIDER promotes the right of low-impact, free and open access to the world's waves and beaches for all people. SURFRIDER acts to preserve this right of access.
Rick Wilson
In New Jersey, the State Supreme Court struck down the idea of charging residents and non-residents different fees over 30 years ago. While towns can chage a fee to cover their added expense of lifeguards and trash collection etc, they can't have a two-tierd fee system.
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