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Ensuring Government Oversight & Public Policy

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Vote Yes on Question 2 for clean water, Narragansett Bay and our economic recovery

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Rhode Islanders, if you want clean water, love Narragansett Bay and care about what we leave to future generations, then you can take action now by voting yes on Question 2

Rhode Islanders, if you want clean water, love Narragansett Bay and care about what we leave to future generations, then you can take action now by voting yes on Question... ...Read More

Save The Bay submits testimony in support of “bottle bill”

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Save The Bay is pleased to support this important piece of legislation. As an organization committed to improving and protecting Narragansett Bay, we strongly support measures that will reduce the amount of pollution, trash and debris that enter the Bay.

Save The Bay is pleased to support this important piece of legislation. As an organization committed to improving and protecting Narragansett Bay, we strongly support measures that will reduce the... ...Read More

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Support for Attorney General’s motion to intervene in Block Island marina proposal case

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Save The Bay voices support for Attorney General’s motion to intervene in Block Island marina proposal case PROVIDENCE, R.I. – February 10, 2021 – Deeply concerned by the Coastal Resources Management Council’s recent attempt to reverse court-upheld agency decisions via a closed-door mediation process, Save The Bay extends support for Rhode Island Attorney General Peter … Read More

Save The Bay voices support for Attorney General’s motion to intervene in Block Island marina proposal case PROVIDENCE, R.I. – February 10, 2021 – Deeply concerned by the Coastal Resources... ...Read More

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Invest in the Bay and beyond; Vote YES on Question 2

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Invest in the Bay and beyond: Vote YES on Question 2 UPDATE: On March 2, 2021, Rhode Island voters once again overwhelmingly approved investments in clean water, beaches, parks and open spaces. THANK YOU, voters, for saying YES to Question 2! Rhode Island is holding a special election on March 2, 2021 on a series … Read More

Invest in the Bay and beyond: Vote YES on Question 2 UPDATE: On March 2, 2021, Rhode Island voters once again overwhelmingly approved investments in clean water, beaches, parks and... ...Read More

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Save The Bay submits testimony on CRMC nominations

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Save The Bay submits testimony on CRMC nominations To: Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture From: Topher Hamblett, Director of Advocacy Date: February 3, 2021 Re: Appointments to the Coastal Resources Management Council Thank you, Chairwoman Euer and members of the committee, for this opportunity to testify on Governor Raimondo’s nominations for re-appointment to the … Read More

Save The Bay submits testimony on CRMC nominations To: Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture From: Topher Hamblett, Director of Advocacy Date: February 3, 2021 Re: Appointments to the Coastal... ...Read More

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R.I. legislators, for the sake of all Rhode Islanders, we can (and should) invest in our environment

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Op-ed: R.I. legislators, for the sake of all Rhode Islanders, we can (and should) invest in our environment by Save The Bay Executive Director Jonathan Stone The Warwick Beacon and the Cranston Herald published this op-ed on Thursday, October 29, 2020.  Election season will not be over in Rhode Island on November 3. After the … Read More

Op-ed: R.I. legislators, for the sake of all Rhode Islanders, we can (and should) invest in our environment by Save The Bay Executive Director Jonathan Stone The Warwick Beacon and... ...Read More

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RIDEM enforcement cases deemed public record

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

RIDEM enforcement cases deemed public record by Kendra Beaver, staff attorney Enforcement of environmental law is critical to the health of Narragansett Bay, and the public has a right to know whether or not these laws are being enforced—but, without access to information about enforcement, we are left in the dark. That is why Save … Read More

RIDEM enforcement cases deemed public record by Kendra Beaver, staff attorney Enforcement of environmental law is critical to the health of Narragansett Bay, and the public has a right to... ...Read More

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Comments Submitted: Albion Dam Retrofit Permit Application

Monday, June 22, 2020

New England Hydropower filed an application to retrofit the Albion Dam to produce electricity. It proposes the construction of a temporary access road and a 20-foot-wide permanent access road along the Blackstone River that would destroy trees, reduce recreational opportunities, and could affect water quality.

New England Hydropower filed an application to retrofit the Albion Dam to produce electricity. It proposes the construction of a temporary access road and a 20-foot-wide permanent access road along... ...Read More

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R.I. Legislators, Gov. Raimondo: We Need Narragansett Bay to Support Our Recovery

Monday, June 1, 2020

U.S. Sen. John Chafee once observed that “Narragansett Bay is good for the soul.” In the earliest days of the pandemic, Rhode Islanders sought solace — defined as “comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness” — at the beaches, parks and shorelines that make the Ocean State our home.

U.S. Sen. John Chafee once observed that “Narragansett Bay is good for the soul.” In the earliest days of the pandemic, Rhode Islanders sought solace — defined as “comfort or... ...Read More

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COVID-19 and environmental enforcement

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

On March 26, 2020, the Trump Administration announced that regulated entities will not be fined for violating laws related to pollution prevention (such as monitoring and reporting discharges of pollutants) if the EPA determines that COVID-19 was the cause.  

On March 26, 2020, the Trump Administration announced that regulated entities will not be fined for violating laws related to pollution prevention (such as monitoring and reporting discharges of pollutants) if the EPA determines... ...Read More