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Jane Dawson, Winner of the 2026 Volunteer of the Year Award

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

While Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium has many amazing volunteer educators, Dr. Jane Dawson is truly exceptional. Jane is an excellent educator and role model, not only to our visitors of all ages, but also to our other volunteers, interns, and staff. She works well with her colleagues of all ages and backgrounds and … Read More

While Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium has many amazing volunteer educators, Dr. Jane Dawson is truly exceptional. Jane is an excellent educator and role model, not only to our... ...Read More

Patrick DeRosa, Winner of the 2026 Bay Student of the Year Award

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Patrick, a junior at Cranston High School East, has demonstrated a deep passion for ocean conservation. As he shares in his own words, “For the longest time, marine biology and ocean conservation have been my biggest passion in life.” This passion began at a young age through his participation in BayCamp with Save The Bay, … Read More

Patrick, a junior at Cranston High School East, has demonstrated a deep passion for ocean conservation. As he shares in his own words, “For the longest time, marine biology and... ...Read More

Tiferet Rose, Winner of the 2026 Bay Educator of the Year Award

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Tiferet is the science teacher at The Jewish Community Day School in Providence. Over the past three years, Tiferet has been utilizing Save The Bay’s education program as a core component of her students’ science curriculum. She has also led the charge to ensure that environmental education is not an add-on, but an integral part … Read More

Tiferet is the science teacher at The Jewish Community Day School in Providence. Over the past three years, Tiferet has been utilizing Save The Bay’s education program as a core... ...Read More

Stephanie Santos, Winner of The 2026 Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Alison J Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy is named after Alison Walsh, a former Save The Bay staff member who dedicated her life to environmental activism in her hometown, throughout the Narragansett Bay watershed and New England.  Stephanie Santos’ activism embodies the tenacious advocacy of Alison Walsh. Stephanie is a nurse at Miriam … Read More

The Alison J Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy is named after Alison Walsh, a former Save The Bay staff member who dedicated her life to environmental activism in her... ...Read More

Groundwork Rhode Island, Winner of The 2026 Environmental Achievement Award

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Groundwork Rhode Island (GWRI) is a nonprofit, community-based organization that helps make Rhode Island’s urban communities healthier and more resilient places to live by improving the physical environment and creating economic opportunities for local residents through job training, employment, and social venture programs. GWRI achieves its mission by leading a variety of urban stewardship programs … Read More

Groundwork Rhode Island (GWRI) is a nonprofit, community-based organization that helps make Rhode Island’s urban communities healthier and more resilient places to live by improving the physical environment and creating... ...Read More

Save The Bay Hosts Annual Taste of The Bay with Over 40 Vendors

Thursday, May 21, 2026

For Immediate ReleaseMedia Inquiries To:Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. – May 21, 2026 – On Thursday, June 18, Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay fundraiser will highlight the flavors, sights and sounds of Narragansett Bay. The event, which follows Save The Bay’s annual meeting at 5:30 p.m., takes place from 7 … Read More

For Immediate ReleaseMedia Inquiries To:Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. – May 21, 2026 – On Thursday, June 18, Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay fundraiser will... ...Read More

Save The Bay Applauds Attorney General Neronha’s Lawsuit Against Quidnessett Country Club, Contractors

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

For Immediate ReleaseMedia Inquiries To:Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. – May 12, 2026 – Save The Bay welcomes Attorney General Neronha’s lawsuit against Quidnessett Country Club and its contractors for illegally installing a 600-foot unauthorized rock wall in public tidelands without the required state or federal permits. Quidnessett’s unlawful construction, in and … Read More

For Immediate ReleaseMedia Inquiries To:Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. – May 12, 2026 – Save The Bay welcomes Attorney General Neronha’s lawsuit against Quidnessett Country Club and... ...Read More

Save The Bay Statement on Another Sewage Spill, Another Wake-Up Call for Narragansett Bay

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Save The Bay Statement on Another Sewage Spill, Another Wake-Up Call for Narragansett Bay For Immediate ReleaseMedia Inquiries To:Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. – May 5, 2026 – Today, Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management informed the public about the closure of shellfish harvesting in the Lower Providence River (Area 16E) following … Read More

Save The Bay Statement on Another Sewage Spill, Another Wake-Up Call for Narragansett Bay For Immediate ReleaseMedia Inquiries To:Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. – May 5, 2026... ...Read More

Save The Bay Launches Right-of-Way Monitoring Program

Friday, May 1, 2026

Save The Bay Launches Right-of-Way Monitoring Program Volunteers will visit, assess and document Rights-of-Way for accessibility. For Immediate ReleaseMedia Inquiries To:Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. – May 1, 2026 – Rhode Island’s Constitution guarantees privileges of the shore: fishing from the shore, gathering seaweed, leaving the shore to swim in the sea … Read More

Save The Bay Launches Right-of-Way Monitoring Program Volunteers will visit, assess and document Rights-of-Way for accessibility. For Immediate ReleaseMedia Inquiries To:Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. – May... ...Read More

RI Superior Court Vacates Another CRMC Council Decision

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

RI Superior Court Vacates Another CRMC Council Decision Save The Bay Renews Call to Remove Council. For Immediate Release Media Inquiries To:Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. – April 1, 2026 –  Last week, the Rhode Island Superior Court struck down yet another Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) decision; this time, a Council … Read More

RI Superior Court Vacates Another CRMC Council Decision Save The Bay Renews Call to Remove Council. For Immediate Release Media Inquiries To:Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. –... ...Read More