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Save The Bay’s 2024 Legislative Wrap-up

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Save The Bay’s 2024 Legislative Wrap-up The RI General Assembly adjourned its 2024 session in June, with good news on several fronts and bad news — but progress — on Save The Bay’s top policy priorities: reform of the Coastal Resources Management Council, and passage of a bottle deposit bill to reduce plastic pollution. Here … Read More

Save The Bay’s 2024 Legislative Wrap-up The RI General Assembly adjourned its 2024 session in June, with good news on several fronts and bad news — but progress — on... ...Read More

07-10-24 RIRM Fire

Press Statement on Rhode Island Recycled Metals Fire

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Press Statement on Rhode Island Recycled Metals Fire Fire at Rhode Island Recycled Metals Facility Continues to Threaten the Health of Providence Residents and Bay PROVIDENCE (July 10, 2024)—Today, another fire originated at the Rhode Island Recycled Metals facility in South Providence. Today’s fire occurred three months to the day of the previous fire at … Read More

Press Statement on Rhode Island Recycled Metals Fire Fire at Rhode Island Recycled Metals Facility Continues to Threaten the Health of Providence Residents and Bay PROVIDENCE (July 10, 2024)—Today, another... ...Read More

Large fire at Port of Providence scrapyard prompts state action. What to know.

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Large fire at Port of Providence scrapyard prompts state action. What to know. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – July 10, 2024 – A large fire at the Rhode Island Recycled Metals scrapyard near the Port of Providence on Wednesday morning sent large plumes of thick, black smoke billowing over nearby neighborhoods for hours. It was the second … Read More

Large fire at Port of Providence scrapyard prompts state action. What to know. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – July 10, 2024 – A large fire at the Rhode Island Recycled Metals scrapyard... ...Read More

Comments Submitted: Quidnessett Country Club

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Calling for the removal of the Quidnessett Country Club’s illegal sea wall in North Kingstown, RI Save The Bay’s comments to the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, regarding to Quidnessett Country Club, CRMC File Number 2024-04-071 Save The Bay submitted a letter to CRMC urging the agency to deny Quidnessett Country Club’s petition to … Read More

Calling for the removal of the Quidnessett Country Club’s illegal sea wall in North Kingstown, RI Save The Bay’s comments to the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, regarding to... ...Read More

Sherb Cameron, Winner of the 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Sherb Cameron Sherb is one of our longest serving supporters, having volunteered with us at least since 1998 (and probably before that – he pre-dates our databases!). He was an early stalwart in our parking team at the CVS Classic, taking a leadership role alongside Stan Dimock … Read More

The 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Sherb Cameron Sherb is one of our longest serving supporters, having volunteered with us at least since 1998 (and probably before that... ...Read More

Linda Perri, Winner of the 2024 Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy Winner Linda Perri Linda Perri is President of the Washington Park Association on Providence’s South Side. She is a passionate, relentless advocate and voice for the people of Washington Park who struggle with the day-to-day realities of living near the Port of Providence. Linda mobilizes … Read More

The 2024 Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy Winner Linda Perri Linda Perri is President of the Washington Park Association on Providence’s South Side. She is a passionate,... ...Read More

Adeline Loveland, Winner of the 2024 Bay Student of the Year Award

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Bay Student of the Year Award Winner Adeline Loveland Adeline Loveland is a 1st grader from Pell Elementary School in Newport. She joined back to back sessions of our 8 week afterschool programming at Pell during this past fall and winter. Each week she demonstrated a love for Narragansett Bay its animals and … Read More

The 2024 Bay Student of the Year Award Winner Adeline Loveland Adeline Loveland is a 1st grader from Pell Elementary School in Newport. She joined back to back sessions of... ...Read More

Garry Plunkett, Winner of the 2024 Environmental Achievement Award

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Environmental Achievement Award Winner Garry Plunkett An Oklahoma transplant to the rural community of Tiverton about 40 years ago, Garry Plunkett has made his mark on Tiverton, the Sakonnet River and the RI community. He has been a leader and champion to strategic land protection and land use planning in Tiverton for decades. … Read More

The 2024 Environmental Achievement Award Winner Garry Plunkett An Oklahoma transplant to the rural community of Tiverton about 40 years ago, Garry Plunkett has made his mark on Tiverton, the... ...Read More

Len Baker, Winner of the 2024 Bay Educator of the Year Award

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Bay Educator of the Year Award Winner Len Baker Len Baker is a science teacher at Cranston Area Career and Technical High School. A deep passion for teaching and dedication to his students is something that is immediately evident when you meet and work with Len.  His love of marine ecology and biology … Read More

The 2024 Bay Educator of the Year Award Winner Len Baker Len Baker is a science teacher at Cranston Area Career and Technical High School. A deep passion for teaching... ...Read More

Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay event showcases 40+ local food and drink vendors

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay event showcases 40+ local food and drink vendors, a celebration of the flavors, sights and sounds of Narragansett Bay  PROVIDENCE, RI – May 28, 2024 – On Thursday, June 20, Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay fundraiser will highlight the flavors, sights and sounds of … Read More

Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay event showcases 40+ local food and drink vendors, a celebration of the flavors, sights and sounds of Narragansett Bay  PROVIDENCE, RI –... ...Read More