As an island community, Block Island is uniquely vulnerable to more frequent and intense storms, high winds, coastal storm surges, and sea-level rise. These hazards pose a growing threat to roads and bridges, coastal wetlands, historic and cultural resources, and other assets.
Join us at the Museum for an Illustrated Talk by Nora Clark, Block Island Climate Resiliency Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), to learn how Block Island is adapting to a changing climate, and what its experience could mean for Fishers Island.
WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2026
TIME: 5-6 p.m.
PLACE: In-person at the Museum and virtual via Zoom
Nora Clark is an educator passionate about science, she works with residents, agencies and scientists to build community resilience.
Block Island provides habitat for many plants and animals that disappeared from the rest of southern New England decades ago. Today, nearly half the island is permanently protected for people and nature. In 2021, TNC partnered with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank to lead a community-led process to assess current hazards and climate change impacts, and prioritize projects and policies that will improve resilience.
Block Island’s enduring natural beauty demonstrates the power of community-led conservation.
Photos courtesy of The Nature Conservancy on Block Island.
