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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

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.

A BayCamper sporting a blue life jacket delights in a boat ride on Narragansett Bay in Summer 2023.

Save The Bay opens registration for statewide BayCamps

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Registration for Rhode Island’s only week-long, Narragansett Bay-based summer camp opened January 9!

Registration for Rhode Island’s only week-long, Narragansett Bay-based summer camp opened January 9! ...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!

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

30+ local artists support Save The Bay in the 2023 Artists for The Bay Sale

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Just in time for the holiday season, Save The Bay’s Artists for The Bay Sale opens today and will run through December 31.

Just in time for the holiday season, Save The Bay’s Artists for The Bay Sale opens today and will run through December 31. ...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

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

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