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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

Litter report suggests plastic pieces have exceeded cigarette butts on Bay shores

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

For the first time in the history of Rhode Island’s participation in the International Coastal Cleanup program, cigarette butts were not the item most collected by volunteer cleanup participants.

For the first time in the history of Rhode Island’s participation in the International Coastal Cleanup program, cigarette butts were not the item most collected by volunteer cleanup participants. ...Read More

Plastic Particles vs Cigarette Butts

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Plastic Particles vs Cigarette Butts For the first time in the history of ICC in RI, cigarette butts were NOT the number one item picked up in 2023 by July Lewis, Volunteer & Internship Manager What trash item has pulled ahead of the pack? Plastic/foam pieces – those unidentifiable, pulverized bits of plastic you see … Read More

Plastic Particles vs Cigarette Butts For the first time in the history of ICC in RI, cigarette butts were NOT the number one item picked up in 2023 by July... ...Read More

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Our 2024 Legislative Priorities

Thursday, January 11, 2024

We are excited to work with legislators and other state leaders several initiatives, including our 2024 legislative priorities: CRMC reform, addressing plastics pollution, and advocating for environmental agency funding and a Green Bond.

We are excited to work with legislators and other state leaders several initiatives, including our 2024 legislative priorities: CRMC reform, addressing plastics pollution, and advocating for environmental agency funding and... ...Read More

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