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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

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

Save The Bay Applauds Attorney General Neronha’s Lawsuit Against Quidnessett Country Club, Contractors

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

For Immediate ReleaseMedia Inquiries To:Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. – May 12, 2026 – Save The Bay welcomes Attorney General Neronha’s lawsuit against Quidnessett Country Club and its contractors for illegally installing a 600-foot unauthorized rock wall in public tidelands without the required state or federal permits. Quidnessett’s unlawful construction, in and … Read More

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

Deadline Missed Appointing New Coastal Council Members, Save The Bay Renews Call to Remove CRMC’s Council

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Legislation introduced by Sen. McKenney and Rep. Edwards would merge CRMC with DEM. For Immediate Release Media Inquiries To:Juan Espinoza401-272-3540 x136 (O); 401-203-3184 (C)jespinoza@savebay.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. – March 6, 2026 – Save The Bay and others are renewing calls to overhaul the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) by removing the controversial, politically- appointed Council. The … Read More

Save The Bay Letter To CRMC Chairman on Spring Avenue ROW Delays

Monday, February 9, 2026

— Delivered Via Electronic Mail — February 9, 2026 Coastal Resources Management CouncilAttn: Raymond Coia, ChairmanOliver Stedman Government Center, Suite 34808 Tower Hill RoadWakefield, RI 02879-1900 Dear Chairman Coia, The proposed Westerly Spring Avenue Extension (SAE) coastal Right-of-Way (ROW) is one of the most consequential public access cases in recent years. On November 4, 2025, … Read More

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