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Save The Bay appoints Topher Hamblett to executive director seat

Monday, January 8, 2024

Save The Bay’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Topher Hamblett to the position of Save The Bay’s fifth executive director.

Save The Bay’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Topher Hamblett to the position of Save The Bay’s fifth executive director. ...Read More

Save The Bay’s 2023 Bay-Friendly Gift Guide

Friday, December 1, 2023

Share your love for Narragansett Bay with family and friends this holiday season! From history books and artwork to Save The Bay merchandise and tour gift certificates, we have something for everyone on your list!

Share your love for Narragansett Bay with family and friends this holiday season! From history books and artwork to Save The Bay merchandise and tour gift certificates, we have something... ...Read More

Restoring the “Kickie”

Monday, November 27, 2023

After years of planning and advocacy, the Kickemuit River is on its way to being restored  by Wenley Ferguson, Director of Habitat Restoration Over a century ago, the Kickemuit River flowed freely through Warren, Rhode Island and sediment samples suggest that the tidal river once supported a healthy salt marsh habitat. But the ecosystem along … Read More

After years of planning and advocacy, the Kickemuit River is on its way to being restored  by Wenley Ferguson, Director of Habitat Restoration Over a century ago, the Kickemuit River... ...Read More

Inaugural Restore the Shore Restaurant Industry Coastal Awareness Week

Monday, November 6, 2023

Inaugural Restore the Shore Restaurant Industry Coastal Awareness Week By Courtney Nicolson, communications specialist The Rhode Island restaurant industry came together in a show of support for the inaugural Restore the Shore Restaurant Industry Coastal Awareness Week hosted by Pizza Marvin October 23-29. The idea came from Bristol native, Robert Andreozzi, co-founder of Pizza Marvin … Read More

Inaugural Restore the Shore Restaurant Industry Coastal Awareness Week By Courtney Nicolson, communications specialist The Rhode Island restaurant industry came together in a show of support for the inaugural Restore... ...Read More

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Summer 2023’s record-breaking beach closure numbers

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

This summer, there were 205 closure days through July, or almost twice as many as in recent years. 2023 closures have already exceeded 2022, and there is still a month of beach season remaining.

This summer, there were 205 closure days through July, or almost twice as many as in recent years. 2023 closures have already exceeded 2022, and there is still a month... ...Read More

Beach Captains needed for this year’s International Coastal Cleanup effort 

Monday, August 7, 2023

If donning a pair of gloves and a trash grabber and guiding volunteers through a coastal cleanup sounds enticing, then becoming a Beach Captain might be in your future!

If donning a pair of gloves and a trash grabber and guiding volunteers through a coastal cleanup sounds enticing, then becoming a Beach Captain might be in your future! ...Read More

Save The Bay’s 2023 Legislative Wrap-up

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Save The Bay’s 2023 Legislative Wrap-up by Topher Hamblett, interim executive director and director of advocacy The 2023 R.I. General Assembly session is in the books, and it was a great one for the Narragansett Bay watershed and the public’s right to access along the shore. While efforts to reform the structure of the Coastal … Read More

Save The Bay’s 2023 Legislative Wrap-up by Topher Hamblett, interim executive director and director of advocacy The 2023 R.I. General Assembly session is in the books, and it was a... ...Read More

Lawn chairs and picnic tables adorn the back patio at Save The Bay's Bay Center.

Save The Bay appoints interim executive director

Monday, June 26, 2023

Save The Bay’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Topher Hamblett to the position of interim executive director.

Save The Bay’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Topher Hamblett to the position of interim executive director. ...Read More