January, 2024 - Save The Bay

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

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Month: January 2024