When Piping Plovers Closed Down Rhode Island’s Nudist Beach
In the late 1980s a battle emerged between federal officials’ efforts to protect the breeding environment of piping plovers and Rhode Island’s nudists and their use of the same spot — Moonstone Beach in South County. And, of course, add in a little political intrigue.
The piping plovers are a federally protected endangered species.
Today, a portion of RI State Beach Roger Wheeler has been closed down for piping plovers who have been nesting in the parking lot. Continued…Read full original article…
Source: GoLocalProv
Original publication June 13, 2018
Posted on NatCorn 25th June 2018