Press Releases

Save The Bay Applauds Superior Court Decision on The Dumplings Assoc. v. CRMC, Argues to Remove Politically Appointed Council

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

For Immediate Release Save The Bay Applauds Superior Court Decision on The Dumplings Assoc. v. CRMC, Argues to Remove Politically Appointed Council Rhode Island courts continue to admonish Council for failure to follow its own rules. Save The Bay applauds the Superior Court’s decision in The Dumplings Assoc. v. CRMC as another check on the … Read More

Save The Bay Statement on CRMC Subcommittee Vote on Quidnessett Petition

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

PROVIDENCE (December 11, 2024)—Save The Bay applauds the Coastal Resources Management Council’s (CRMC’s) Planning and Procedures (P&P) Subcommittee on their unanimous vote to recommend that the full Council deny the water type change petition submitted by Quidnessett Country Club. “This was a responsible vote by the subcommittee not to change the rules at the behest … Read More

State Leaders and ‘YES on 4’ Coalition Host Kickoff to Support the 2024 Green Bond Ballot Campaign

Friday, September 13, 2024

Rhode Island leaders voiced support for investments in clean water, climate resilience, outdoor recreation, green infrastructure, farmland and open space PROVIDENCE – September 13, 2024 – The ‘Yes on 4’ coalition, composed of over 10 organizations and individuals, held their kickoff at the Save the Bay Center in Providence on Friday for the campaign to … Read More

Nearly 250 swimmers crossed Narragansett Bay in Save The Bay’s annual Swim fundraiser

Monday, July 15, 2024

Nearly 250 swimmers crossed Narragansett Bay in Save The Bay’s annual Swim fundraiser NEWPORT, R.I. – July 15, 2024 – At 7:05 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, nearly 250 swimmers took to the waves of Narragansett Bay’s East Passage in the 48th Save The Bay Swim, raising both funds and awareness for Save The Bay’s mission … Read More

Nearly 250 swimmers crossed Narragansett Bay in Save The Bay’s annual Swim fundraiser NEWPORT, R.I. – July 15, 2024 – At 7:05 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, nearly 250 swimmers took... ...Read More

Press Statement on RI Superior Court Decision on the Operation of RI Recycled Metals

Friday, July 12, 2024

Press Statement on RI Superior Court Decision on the Operation of RI Recycled Metals PROVIDENCE (July 12, 2024)—Save The Bay applauds Judge Stern’s decision to issue a temporary restraining order that keeps Rhode Island Recycled Metals closed until they can demonstrate that they are complying with industry standards that will prevent or mitigate future fires. … Read More

Press Statement on Rhode Island Recycled Metals Fire

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Press Statement on Rhode Island Recycled Metals Fire Fire at Rhode Island Recycled Metals Facility Continues to Threaten the Health of Providence Residents and Bay PROVIDENCE (July 10, 2024)—Today, another fire originated at the Rhode Island Recycled Metals facility in South Providence. Today’s fire occurred three months to the day of the previous fire at … Read More

Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay event showcases 40+ local food and drink vendors

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay event showcases 40+ local food and drink vendors, a celebration of the flavors, sights and sounds of Narragansett Bay PROVIDENCE, RI – May 28, 2024 – On Thursday, June 20, Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay fundraiser will highlight the flavors, sights and sounds of … Read More

Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay event showcases 40+ local food and drink vendors, a celebration of the flavors, sights and sounds of Narragansett Bay PROVIDENCE, RI –... ...Read More

Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium opens March 28

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Downtown Newport’s newest attraction now has an opening date: Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium will open on Thursday, March 28.

Downtown Newport’s newest attraction now has an opening date: Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium will open on Thursday, March 28. ...Read More

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

Monday, March 4, 2024

This morning, Save The Bay opens registration for its annual Swim, an event that challenges skilled swimmers to tackle two miles of open water.

This morning, Save The Bay opens registration for its annual Swim, an event that challenges skilled swimmers to tackle two miles of open water. ...Read More

Litter report suggests plastic pieces have exceeded cigarette butts on Bay shores

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

For the first time in the history of Rhode Island’s participation in the International Coastal Cleanup program, cigarette butts were not the item most collected by volunteer cleanup participants.

For the first time in the history of Rhode Island’s participation in the International Coastal Cleanup program, cigarette butts were not the item most collected by volunteer cleanup participants. ...Read More