Our mission is to protect and improve Narragansett Bay.

Our vision is a fully swimmable, fishable, healthy Narragansett Bay, accessible to all.

Save The Bay is an independent, member-supported, nonprofit organization. We got our start as a grassroots organization in 1970, when a small group of concerned citizens came together to fight an oil refinery proposed for the shores of Tiverton. Their work began our legacy as the eyes, ears and voice for Narragansett Bay. Today we carry out our mission through three areas of work: advocacy, education, and habitat restoration and adaptation.

Latest News & Stories

Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium opens March 28

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Downtown Newport’s newest attraction now has an opening date: Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium will open on Thursday, March 28.

Downtown Newport’s newest attraction now has an opening date: Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium will open on Thursday, March 28. ...Read More

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Comments Submitted: SouthCoast Wind Energy

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Calling for the minimization of harmful impacts to the Sakonnet River, Mount Hope Bay Save The Bay’s comments to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, regarding to SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC, RIDEM File Number: DP-23-198, WQC 23-044 Save The Bay is urging DEM to ensure it has all necessary information to evaluate the application … Read More

Calling for the minimization of harmful impacts to the Sakonnet River, Mount Hope Bay Save The Bay’s comments to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, regarding to SouthCoast Wind... ...Read More

Job Opening: Director of Advocacy

Monday, January 29, 2024

The Director of Advocacy is responsible for the development and management of Save The Bay’s advocacy priorities; environmental policy initiatives and campaigns; legislative agenda; as well as supervision of the organization’s Policy Team, which includes both the Waterkeeper and Habitat Restoration programs.

The Director of Advocacy is responsible for the development and management of Save The Bay’s advocacy priorities; environmental policy initiatives and campaigns; legislative agenda; as well as supervision of the... ...Read More

What You Can Do Today To Help Narragansett Bay

Join a Beach Cleanup near you!

Join a Beach Cleanup near you!

Help Save The Bay remove trash left on beaches and shorelines all over the state. Beach cleanups are a great activity for clubs, corporate teams, families and individuals.

Sign up for a Cleanup
Practice Bay-Friendly Living

Practice Bay-Friendly Living

Learn and practice our lawncare and lifestyle tips to save you time and money, and save the Bay. Every small action by many people can make a big difference.

Visit Our Bay-Friendly Tips Page
Support Environmental Legislation

Support Environmental Legislation

Stand with Save The Bay in supporting a statewide ban on single-use plastics and legislation to establish the Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Fund.

Learn More and Take Action