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Improving Water Quality

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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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Bay-Friendly Living Tip: Plant a Buffer

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Bay-Friendly Living Tip: Plant a Buffer Kate McPherson, Save The Bay’s Riverkeeper Walking down my quiet, little street with my dogs I eye my neighbor’s leaf pile.  He’s the kind of guy who mows up all the leaves that fall on his lawn with his riding mower and deposits them on the edge of the … Read More

Bay-Friendly Living Tip: Plant a Buffer Kate McPherson, Save The Bay’s Riverkeeper Walking down my quiet, little street with my dogs I eye my neighbor’s leaf pile.  He’s the kind... ...Read More

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Bay-Friendly Living Tip: Plant a Rain Garden

Friday, April 17, 2020

Bay-Friendly Living Tip: Plant a Rain Garden Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Up to half of all polluted runoff, one of the main causes of beach closures and fish kills, comes from residential properties. The grass in your yard is not the most effective surface material to handle this rainwater, which washes pollutants like pesticides, … Read More

Bay-Friendly Living Tip: Plant a Rain Garden Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Up to half of all polluted runoff, one of the main causes of beach closures and fish kills,... ...Read More

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Putting Eyes and Ears on the Water (Part Three)

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

50 Ways We’ve Saved The Bay: Putting Eyes and Ears on the Water (Part Three) Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Save The Bay had made major steps in turning the tide on pollution—both as a political advocacy powerhouse and educational pillar in the community—for 23 years before the staff addition of a Baykeeper. A dynamic, … Read More

50 Ways We’ve Saved The Bay: Putting Eyes and Ears on the Water (Part Three) Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Save The Bay had made major steps in turning the... ...Read More

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Putting Eyes and Ears on the Water (Part Two)

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

50 Ways We’ve Saved The Bay: Putting Eyes and Ears on the Water (Part Two) Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Save The Bay had made major steps in turning the tide on pollution—both as a political advocacy powerhouse and educational pillar in the community—for 23 years before the staff addition of a Baykeeper. A dynamic, … Read More

50 Ways We’ve Saved The Bay: Putting Eyes and Ears on the Water (Part Two) Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Save The Bay had made major steps in turning the... ...Read More

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Putting Eyes and Ears on the Water (Part One)

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

50 Ways We’ve Saved The Bay: Putting Eyes and Ears on the Water (Part One) Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Save The Bay’s Narragansett BayKeeper Is Coming, read a headline in the Spring 1993 Bay Bulletin. For 23 years, Save The Bay had made major steps in turning the tide on pollution as a political … Read More

50 Ways We’ve Saved The Bay: Putting Eyes and Ears on the Water (Part One) Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Save The Bay’s Narragansett BayKeeper Is Coming, read a headline... ...Read More

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Bay-Friendly Living Tip: Protect Storm Drains

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Bay-Friendly Living Tip: Protect Storm Drains Even miles from the shoreline, waste from our streets and lawns has a direct impact on Narragansett Bay. Trash, pet poop, cigarette butts and other debris are washed down storm drains and into our local waters! A storm drain may seem to be a convenient place for disposal, but … Read More

Bay-Friendly Living Tip: Protect Storm Drains Even miles from the shoreline, waste from our streets and lawns has a direct impact on Narragansett Bay. Trash, pet poop, cigarette butts and... ...Read More

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Connecting with the global Waterkeeper network

Thursday, February 27, 2020

During a recent visit to Senegal, I met Mbacké Seck, the Hann Baykeeper in the sprawling coastal fishing community of Hann, just south of the capital, Dakar. Like Save The Bay and our Baykeeper, Coastkeeper and Riverkeeper programs, The Hann Baykeeper is a member of the Waterkeeper Alliance, a group of 300+ organizations committed to clean, fishable, swimmable waters. 

During a recent visit to Senegal, I met Mbacké Seck, the Hann Baykeeper in the sprawling coastal fishing community of Hann, just south of the capital, Dakar. Like Save The... ...Read More

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The Waterkeeper Alliance: Our Partner In Clean Water

Friday, February 21, 2020

The Waterkeeper Alliance: Our Partner In Clean Water By Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Established in 2000, the Waterkeeper Alliance is the largest and fastest-growing nonprofit solely focused on clean water. They preserve and protect water by connecting local Waterkeeper groups worldwide, and have a goal of fully drinkable, fishable, swimmable water everywhere. Save The … Read More

The Waterkeeper Alliance: Our Partner In Clean Water By Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist Established in 2000, the Waterkeeper Alliance is the largest and fastest-growing nonprofit solely focused on clean... ...Read More

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Save The Bay weighs in on the “State of the Bay”

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Save The Bay Executive Director Jonathan Stone and Baykeeper Mike Jarbeau join WPRI Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo, R.I. DEM Director Janet Coit, and others to weigh in on the past, present and future of Narragansett Bay.

Save The Bay Executive Director Jonathan Stone and Baykeeper Mike Jarbeau join WPRI Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo, R.I. DEM Director Janet Coit, and others to weigh in on the past,... ...Read More