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#StartYourSwim program offers incentives to Swim participants

Friday, April 12, 2019

Save The Bay has launched #StartYourSwim, a new swimmer training and incentive program, to support the training efforts of registered participants in the organization’s annual open water Swim fundraiser

Save The Bay has launched #StartYourSwim, a new swimmer training and incentive program, to support the training efforts of registered participants in the organization’s annual open water Swim fundraiser ...Read More

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Victory for the Wood-Pawcatuck River Watershed

Monday, April 1, 2019

Victory for the Wood-Pawcatuck River Watershed by South County Coastkeeper David Prescott The greatest victories are not won overnight. They take time, the strength of many partners and a positive attitude to bring about change. After more than a decade, I am happy to report another significant win for our local waters—a win that guarantees … Read More

Victory for the Wood-Pawcatuck River Watershed by South County Coastkeeper David Prescott The greatest victories are not won overnight. They take time, the strength of many partners and a positive... ...Read More

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Discover creatures of the deep at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium

Monday, April 1, 2019

Dive into the mysteries of the deep at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium this April and discover some of the “glowing” creatures of Narragansett Bay, including the comb jellyfish and the chain catshark.

Dive into the mysteries of the deep at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium this April and discover some of the "glowing" creatures of Narragansett Bay, including the comb... ...Read More

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Save The Bay offers opportunities to join or lead Earth Day cleanups throughout April

Thursday, March 28, 2019

“Cleanups are a direct way to help the Bay and take a stand for a clean environment,” said July Lewis, volunteer and internship manager at Save The Bay. “And you can really see the difference you make when you’ve completed a cleanup!”

"Cleanups are a direct way to help the Bay and take a stand for a clean environment," said July Lewis, volunteer and internship manager at Save The Bay. "And you... ...Read More

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Earth Day Birthday

Monday, March 18, 2019

We’re kicking off our 50th Anniversary Celebration with a family-friendly Earth Day Birthday Party! Join Save The Bay for our Earth Day Birthday party: a FREE family-friendly, 50th anniversary kick-off event held at our Exploration Center & Aquarium on Easton’s Beach in Newport, R.I. on Saturday, April 27. Help us tackle a morning beach cleanup … Read More

We’re kicking off our 50th Anniversary Celebration with a family-friendly Earth Day Birthday Party! Join Save The Bay for our Earth Day Birthday party: a FREE family-friendly, 50th anniversary kick-off... ...Read More

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Help Us Protect Areas of Environmental Concern: Improve R.I. House Bill 5789

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Stand with Save the Bay and let your legislators know that Rhode Island should not incentivize energy development in areas of environmental concern! Ask them to improve R.I. House Bill 5789.

Stand with Save the Bay and let your legislators know that Rhode Island should not incentivize energy development in areas of environmental concern! Ask them to improve R.I. House Bill... ...Read More

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REI Members: Cast Your Vote for Save The Bay, March 7-April 8

Thursday, March 7, 2019

REI is looking to its co-op members to decide how to distribute $45,000 across three local nonprofits, including Save The Bay! Receive a voting token when you make a purchase between March 7 and April 8.

REI is looking to its co-op members to decide how to distribute $45,000 across three local nonprofits, including Save The Bay! Receive a voting token when you make a purchase... ...Read More

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As the red tail flies: the link between the Bay and the watershed forest

Thursday, February 28, 2019

As the red tail flies: the link between the Bay and the watershed forest by Kate McPherson, Narragansett Bay Riverkeeper Snow falls gently around the Narragansett Bay watershed; and the branches of the black oak, red maple and shagbark hickory are all bare. A month ago, despite the bitter cold, the white-breasted nuthatches in my … Read More

As the red tail flies: the link between the Bay and the watershed forest by Kate McPherson, Narragansett Bay Riverkeeper Snow falls gently around the Narragansett Bay watershed; and the... ...Read More

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Call for Nominations for Save The Bay environmental awards, open now through March 30

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Now through March 30, Save The Bay is accepting community nominations for its 2019 Environmental Achievement Award and Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy.

Now through March 30, Save The Bay is accepting community nominations for its 2019 Environmental Achievement Award and Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy. ...Read More

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Save The Bay releases 2018 Narragansett Bay Seal Monitoring Report, confirms stable seal population

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Save The Bay has released its third annual Narragansett Bay Seal Monitoring Report, compiling decades of historical data with new information collected during last year’s seasonal monitoring efforts and the 2018 Bay-Wide Seal Count.

Save The Bay has released its third annual Narragansett Bay Seal Monitoring Report, compiling decades of historical data with new information collected during last year’s seasonal monitoring efforts and the... ...Read More