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Our mission is to protect and improve Narragansett Bay.

Our vision is a fully swimmable, fishable, healthy Narragansett Bay, accessible to all.

Save The Bay is an independent, member-supported, nonprofit organization. We got our start as a grassroots organization in 1970, when a small group of concerned citizens came together to fight an oil refinery proposed for the shores of Tiverton. Their work began our legacy as the eyes, ears and voice for Narragansett Bay. Today we carry out our mission through three areas of work: advocacy, education, and habitat restoration and adaptation.

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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

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

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

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Current Initiatives

Assessing River & Stream Continuity

Deep in the headwaters of the Woonasquatucket River watershed, Riverkeeper Kate McPherson assesses road-stream crossings as part of R.I’s River and Stream Continuity Pilot Program.

Reducing polluted runoff in a town near you

Increased development and precipitation changes around the Bay mean more pollution and more beach closures, adding to our sense of urgency to address the problem of polluted runoff.

Fighting for Atlantic Herring

This fall, we championed strong, ecosystem-based management measures for the Atlantic herring—one of the most important keystone species in the Narragansett Bay ecosystem.

Restoring the Mattatuxet

Riverkeeper Kate McPherson reflects on our recent effort, in partnership with many organizations, to remove the failing dam at Shady Lea Mill and return the river to its free flowing form.

What You Can Do Today To Help Narragansett Bay

Join a Beach Cleanup near you!

Help Save The Bay remove trash left on beaches and shorelines all over the state. Beach cleanups are a great activity for clubs, corporate teams, families and individuals.

Practice Bay-Friendly Living

Learn and practice our lawncare and lifestyle tips to save you time and money, and save the Bay. Every small action by many people can make a big difference.

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Support Environmental Legislation

Stand with Save The Bay in supporting a statewide ban on single-use plastics and legislation to establish the Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Fund.

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