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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

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... ...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

— 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... ...Read More

Save The Bay Announces Date for 50th Save The Bay Swim

Monday, February 2, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Save The Bay is formally announcing the date for the 50th Save The Bay Swim. The annual fundraising event challenges hundreds of skilled athletes to swim 2 miles in open water. The nonprofit organization’s flagship fundraiser will take place this year on Saturday, August 8, 2026, starting at the Naval War … Read More

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Save The Bay is formally announcing the date for the 50th Save The Bay Swim. The annual fundraising event challenges hundreds of skilled athletes to swim... ...Read More

Our 2026 Legislative Priorities

Monday, January 12, 2026

by Jed Thorp, Director of Advocacy The Rhode Island General Assembly’s 2026 Legislative Session opened on January 6. Save The Bay will once again work to advance legislation that improves Narragansett Bay and defends the Bay against legislation that could cause harm. Every year at the State House is unique, and 2026 will be no … Read More

by Jed Thorp, Director of Advocacy The Rhode Island General Assembly’s 2026 Legislative Session opened on January 6. Save The Bay will once again work to advance legislation that improves... ...Read More

Save The Bay Opens Registration for Statewide BayCamp

Thursday, January 8, 2026

BayCampers make memories, form friendships, and enjoy a summer experience like no other on Narragansett Bay. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – January 8, 2026 – Registration for Rhode Island’s only week-long, Narragansett Bay-based summer camp opens today! Save The Bay’s BayCamps invite young explorers in grades K-12 to spend their summer along Rhode Island’s coast, learning about … Read More

BayCampers make memories, form friendships, and enjoy a summer experience like no other on Narragansett Bay. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – January 8, 2026 – Registration for Rhode Island’s only week-long, Narragansett... ...Read More

Tiny Trash Continues to be a Big Problem for Narragansett Bay and its Watershed

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Save The Bay’s International Coastal Cleanup picked up 117,396 pieces of trash between September and November 2025. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – January 6, 2026 – For 40 years, The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup has organized volunteers around the world to collect trash from shores and record what they find. The data is published in an … Read More

Save The Bay’s International Coastal Cleanup picked up 117,396 pieces of trash between September and November 2025. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – January 6, 2026 – For 40 years, The Ocean Conservancy’s... ...Read More

Taking Action for the Bay: REI’s Cleanup Day at Fields Point

Thursday, December 18, 2025

By Tristen Swist, Communications Intern On this brisk September morning, an eager group waits in front of Save The Bay, awaiting further instruction. REI has woken up extra early this Friday morning to help in a cleanup at Fields Point. The group is given a rundown by the Beach Captain, Jason, on how to log … Read More

By Tristen Swist, Communications Intern On this brisk September morning, an eager group waits in front of Save The Bay, awaiting further instruction. REI has woken up extra early this... ...Read More

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

Save The Bay Letter to Chairman Coia on Enforcement Delays on Quidnessett Country Club’s Illegal Wall

Thursday, December 11, 2025

— Delivered Via Electronic Mail — December 10, 2025 Coastal Resources Management CouncilAttn: Raymond Coia, ChairmanStedman Government Center, Suite 34808 Tower Hill RoadWakefield, RI 02879-1900 Dear Chairman Coia,  I write to express Save The Bay’s serious concern at the lack of enforcement action against Quidnessett Country Club for its unpermitted, illegal rock wall.  This structure … Read More

— Delivered Via Electronic Mail — December 10, 2025 Coastal Resources Management CouncilAttn: Raymond Coia, ChairmanStedman Government Center, Suite 34808 Tower Hill RoadWakefield, RI 02879-1900 Dear Chairman Coia,  I write... ...Read More

Save The Bay Submits Comments on Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass

Friday, October 3, 2025

Sent October 3, 2025 via electronic mail to: comments@asmfc.org  Emilie Franke – FMP Coordinator Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission 1050 N. Highland St. Suite 200A-N Arlington, VA 22201 Ms. Franke,  Save The Bay, on behalf of our members and supporters, is writing to submit comments regarding the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Draft Addendum III to Amendment … Read More

Sent October 3, 2025 via electronic mail to: comments@asmfc.org  Emilie Franke – FMP Coordinator Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission 1050 N. Highland St. Suite 200A-N Arlington, VA 22201 Ms. Franke,  Save The Bay,... ...Read More