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Justice Delayed? Save The Bay Condemns CRMC Council For Lack of Enforcement of Quidnessett Country Club Rock Wall

Thursday, December 11, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – December 11, 2025 – It has been 836 days since the staff of the Coastal Resource Management Council (CRMC) issued a cease and desist order to Quidnessett Country Club, to remove the illegally-erected wall and restore the shoreline. Meanwhile, damage to the shoreline and shoreline habitats continues, and the public’s ability to … Read More

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – December 11, 2025 – It has been 836 days since the staff of the Coastal Resource Management Council (CRMC) issued a cease and desist order to Quidnessett... ...Read More

Ocean Conservancy’s Annual Report Highlights the Global Impact of Local Volunteers Cleaning Up Local Waterways

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Rhode Islanders can volunteer to remove and record trash from lakes, waterways, and beaches. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – September 10, 2025 – Last week, the Ocean Conservancy released its 2025 annual report, which highlights the efforts of nearly half a million volunteers worldwide who gathered in coastal and inland communities to remove nearly 18 million pieces … Read More

Rhode Islanders can volunteer to remove and record trash from lakes, waterways, and beaches. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – September 10, 2025 – Last week, the Ocean Conservancy released its 2025 annual... ...Read More

Two Years Later: Quidnessett Country Club’s Illegal Rock Wall Still Stands Without Enforcement Action

Thursday, August 28, 2025

PROVIDENCE (August 28, 2025)—Today marks two years since the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) issued a cease and desist order requiring Quidnessett Country Club to remove the illegal rock wall they erected without permission on Narragansett Bay. Since the issuance of that order, CRMC’s politically-appointed Council has allowed Quidnessett to retain the unlawful wall, allowing … Read More

PROVIDENCE (August 28, 2025)—Today marks two years since the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) issued a cease and desist order requiring Quidnessett Country Club to remove the illegal rock wall... ...Read More

Save The Bay Condemns CRMC Council’s Continued Failure to Enforce Its Own Rules

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

PROVIDENCE (July 23, 2025)—Following last night’s Coastal Resources Management Council’s (CRMC) meeting, Save The Bay denounces the CRMC Council’s continued inability to get Quidnessett Country Club to remove its illegal seawall and restore the site. By granting another 30-day extension to submit yet another restoration plan, after the last five restoration plans have been received … Read More

PROVIDENCE (July 23, 2025)—Following last night’s Coastal Resources Management Council’s (CRMC) meeting, Save The Bay denounces the CRMC Council’s continued inability to get Quidnessett Country Club to remove its illegal... ...Read More

2025 Legislative Recap

Thursday, July 3, 2025

The Rhode Island General Assembly’s 2025 session ended last month. We are thankful to the many advocates, bay stewards, and community partners who contacted their state legislators, shared our social media posts, and talked to friends and family about matters pertaining to the health of Narragansett Bay and its watershed. In short, we did not … Read More

The Rhode Island General Assembly’s 2025 session ended last month. We are thankful to the many advocates, bay stewards, and community partners who contacted their state legislators, shared our social... ...Read More

Save The Bay Statement on CRMC Vote on Quidnessett Enforcement Order 

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

PROVIDENCE (June 11, 2025)—“We support the staff’s recommendation and the council’s decision to remove the unauthorized wall, restore the function of the coastal feature, and undo the harm caused,” stated Topher Hamblett, Executive Director of Save The Bay. “Quidnessett has fully admitted to violating state and federal law by initiating construction of the wall in … Read More

PROVIDENCE (June 11, 2025)—“We support the staff’s recommendation and the council’s decision to remove the unauthorized wall, restore the function of the coastal feature, and undo the harm caused,” stated... ...Read More

Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium Turns One—Now Open 7 Days a Week for Summer Fun

Thursday, April 10, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – April 10, 2025 – On March 28, Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium celebrated its first anniversary, operating out of Downtown Newport on America’s Cup Avenue. Over 72,000 visitors have visited the facility during its first year of operation, including free admission to 2,428 veterans/active duty armed service members and 1,550 children … Read More

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – April 10, 2025 – On March 28, Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium celebrated its first anniversary, operating out of Downtown Newport on America’s Cup Avenue. Over... ...Read More

New Poll Shows Majority of Rhode Islanders Support a Bottle Bill to Reduce Litter and Improve Recycling

Friday, March 7, 2025

For Immediate Release New Poll Shows Majority of Rhode Islanders Support a Bottle Bill to Reduce Litter and Improve Recycling 71% of Rhode Islanders are concerned that RI’s recycling system is not working PROVIDENCE, R.I. – March 7, 2025 – A new poll of registered voters in Rhode Island finds that a majority of Rhode … Read More

For Immediate Release New Poll Shows Majority of Rhode Islanders Support a Bottle Bill to Reduce Litter and Improve Recycling 71% of Rhode Islanders are concerned that RI’s recycling system... ...Read More

Save The Bay opens registration for Rhode Island’s only cross-Bay swim event

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PROVIDENCE, R.I.—March 4, 2025—Yesterday, Save The Bay opened registration for The Swim, an annual event that challenges skilled swimmers to tackle two miles of open water. The nonprofit organization’s flagship fundraiser, taking place this year on Saturday, July 19, starts at the Naval War College in Newport and finishes in Jamestown’s Potter … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PROVIDENCE, R.I.—March 4, 2025—Yesterday, Save The Bay opened registration for The Swim, an annual event that challenges skilled swimmers to tackle two miles of open water. The... ...Read More

Save The Bay Supports New CRMC Reform Legislation

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Organization Applauds Attorney General and Legislative Sponsors for Proposal to Eliminate Politically-Appointed Council. PROVIDENCE, R.I.—February 26, 2025—Save The Bay today applauded Attorney General Peter Neronha for his introduction of legislation to reform the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) by eliminating the politically-appointed Council. House Bill 5706, sponsored by Representative Terri Cortvriend (D-Portsmouth) was posted today on … Read More

Organization Applauds Attorney General and Legislative Sponsors for Proposal to Eliminate Politically-Appointed Council. PROVIDENCE, R.I.—February 26, 2025—Save The Bay today applauded Attorney General Peter Neronha for his introduction of legislation... ...Read More