Historic US estate takes bold action to combat threat of destruction: 'We have to make the best possible choices'

Historic US estate takes bold action to combat threat of destruction: 'We have to make the best possible choices'

A historic Rhode Island estate is fighting to protect its century-old water and rock gardens from rising sea levels, turning to creative land-management strategies as coastal flooding increasingly threatens treasured green spaces. What's happening? Blithewold, a historic estate in Bristol, Rhode Island, is known for its whimsical stone work, sweeping lawns, and gardens that range from exotic showpieces to practical plantings.  Perched along Narr…