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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.

Latest News & Stories

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 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

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

Annual Save The Bay Seal Count Results: 590 Seals Seen Across Rhode Island Waters

Monday, March 23, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – March 23, 2026 – On Wednesday, March 18, 43 professional scientists, naturalists, and volunteer seal monitors took to the water and shore to continue an 18-year Save The Bay tradition: counting seals in the nonprofit organization’s annual statewide seal count. This point-in-time count is an effort to establish a minimum estimate of … 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.

Visit Our Bay-Friendly Tips Page

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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