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Save The Bay Invites Volunteers to Engage in Statewide Cleanups and #SeaTheChange at Ocean Conservancy’s 41st Annual International Coastal Cleanup

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

For Immediate ReleaseMedia Inquiries To: Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org Save The Bay Invites Volunteers to Engage in Statewide Cleanups and #SeaTheChange at Ocean Conservancy’s 41st Annual International Coastal Cleanup RHODE ISLAND  – September 9 – Save The Bay, Rhode Island’s coordinator for Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), is calling on volunteers to #SeaTheChange … Read More

For Immediate ReleaseMedia Inquiries To: Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org Save The Bay Invites Volunteers to Engage in Statewide Cleanups and #SeaTheChange at Ocean Conservancy’s 41st Annual International Coastal Cleanup... ...Read More

50 Years of Swimming for the Bay: A Tradition That Runs Through Generations

Saturday, September 5, 2026

For 50 years, swimmers have taken to the waters of Narragansett Bay for one of Rhode Island’s most iconic summer traditions. This year, as Save the Bay celebrated the 50th anniversary of The Swim, I had the opportunity to experience the tradition from a unique perspective, not only as a Save The Bay intern, but … Read More

For 50 years, swimmers have taken to the waters of Narragansett Bay for one of Rhode Island’s most iconic summer traditions. This year, as Save the Bay celebrated the 50th... ...Read More

May 2026 ROW Results

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

This spring, volunteers visited all 236 of Rhode Island’s CRMC-designated Rights-of-Way. Save The Bay’s volunteers documented signage, litter, obstructions, and parking at these ROWs. Of the 236 Rights-of-Way, volunteers found that 128 do not have CRMC shoreline public access signs, 86 have parking limitations, 38 experience vegetation or structural encroachments, and 33 had litter recorded.  … Read More

This spring, volunteers visited all 236 of Rhode Island’s CRMC-designated Rights-of-Way. Save The Bay’s volunteers documented signage, litter, obstructions, and parking at these ROWs. Of the 236 Rights-of-Way, volunteers found... ...Read More

2026 Legislative Recap

Monday, June 29, 2026

Like most years, 2026 was a year of playing both offense and defense at the Rhode Island State House – fighting for legislation to protect and improve Narragansett Bay and working to block legislation that threatens the health of our Bay and watersheds. And, as in past years, Save The Bay made progress on both … Read More

Like most years, 2026 was a year of playing both offense and defense at the Rhode Island State House – fighting for legislation to protect and improve Narragansett Bay and... ...Read More

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