Letter: Don’t let oyster farm diminish beautiful Seapowet Creek

Posted 7/14/21

To the editor:

This letter is addressing CRMC file no. 2020-04-037 Bowen oyster Farm project to be located in the Sakonnet River within the Seapowet Creek area. Just a few years ago the DEM along …

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Letter: Don’t let oyster farm diminish beautiful Seapowet Creek

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To the editor:

This letter is addressing CRMC file no. 2020-04-037 Bowen oyster Farm project to be located in the Sakonnet River within the Seapowet Creek area. Just a few years ago the DEM along with Save The Bay improved this area to "restore the natural habitat.”

As a resident of this area for over 20 years I can assure you that Seapowet Point is an active beach and beautiful spot for activities including fishing, kayaking, kite surfing and spectacular sunsets. Year-round, cars (many from out of state) are there enjoying the view. 

The proposed oyster farm needs to be questioned as to location. There are many areas that would better suit this project that would not inhibit public use of the waterway, not to mention the installation of commercial farming in a residential well-established neighborhood. 

Please look at the website saveseapowet.org for more information and facts. DEM and Save The Bay have worked hard in the past to preserve Seapowet Point — let's not have it taken away. 

Kathy Metcalf 

Tiverton

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