Conservancy Spotlight – Highlighting our Mission Driven Work
Napatree Point Conservation Area
Visiting Napatree– Answers to some frequently asked questions.
Napatree Resources – A treasure trove of photos, videos, and documents about the Napatree Point Conservation Area.
Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge
Online Resources
StormTools – Mapping utility to illustrate and display inundation levels from storms and sea level rise.
Videos – Time-lapse videos of high tide flooding in Watch Hill
Resource Page – Planning for a Resilient Future Initiative Summary
Bay Street Improvement
The Conservancy undertook a major project to remove the 73 unsightly utility poles located in and around the Village of Watch Hill, along the loop of Bay Street, Fort Road, Larkin Road, Bluff Avenue and Plimpton Road. This ambitious endeavor included burying electrical lines, water lines, storm drainage and relocating the electrical transformers.
Planning for Resilience
Watch Hill, by nature of its low elevation and proximity to the sea, is extremely vulnerable to inundation from sea level rise and storm surge. Nuisance tides now flood many streets in the community and access to some local destinations such as the Beach Club, Yacht Club, and Beach Cabanas is already difficult. Conditions will only get worse as sea levels rise.
Informing Community
A common theme that ripples through many of The Watch Hill Conservancy’s programs is informing our community. Young, old, residents, or visitors, we strive to make our community better aware of environmental, social, technical, political, and literary issues. We do this in many ways.