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Save The Bay Comments on Dredging Plan in Providence River

Friday, July 18, 2025

Sent via electronic mail to: samuel.bell@usace.army.mil  July 18, 2025  Mr. Samuel Bell U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – New England District 696 Virginia Road Concord, MA 01742-2751 RE: Providence River and Harbor Federal Navigation Project Rhode Island Dredged Material Management Plan and Environmental Assessment  Dear Mr. Bell,  Save The Bay, on behalf of its members and supporters, is … Read More

Sent via electronic mail to: samuel.bell@usace.army.mil  July 18, 2025  Mr. Samuel Bell U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – New England District 696 Virginia Road Concord, MA 01742-2751 RE: Providence River and Harbor Federal... ...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

Reed calls for more research and regulations around microplastics

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Reed calls for more research and regulations around microplastics PROVIDENCE, R.I. – August 22, 2024 – U.S. Senator Jack Reed discussed ways to step up research and regulations surrounding microplastics. He held a briefing on Thursday to discuss the tiny toxins found in the air, soil, and water. Reed was joined by officials from Save … Read More

Reed calls for more research and regulations around microplastics PROVIDENCE, R.I. – August 22, 2024 – U.S. Senator Jack Reed discussed ways to step up research and regulations surrounding microplastics.... ...Read More

Community meeting on Providence scrapyard cleanup plans devolves into screaming, insults

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Community meeting on Providence scrapyard cleanup plans devolves into screaming, insults PROVIDENCE, R.I. – August 6, 2024 –South Providence residents and activists have watched the environmental violations pile up and the junk vessels multiply in the water along Rhode Island Recycled Metals’ scrapyard. They have choked on air thick with smoke from fires. After years … Read More

Community meeting on Providence scrapyard cleanup plans devolves into screaming, insults PROVIDENCE, R.I. – August 6, 2024 –South Providence residents and activists have watched the environmental violations pile up and... ...Read More

A fight over an illegal sea wall at a North Kingstown country club, the uncertain fate of WaterFire, and more

Friday, August 2, 2024

A fight over an illegal sea wall at a North Kingstown country club, the uncertain fate of WaterFire, and more PROVIDENCE, R.I. – August 2, 2024 – A North Kingstown country club is clashing with state coastal regulators, environmentalists and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after building an illegal sea wall along Narragansett Bay. … Read More

A fight over an illegal sea wall at a North Kingstown country club, the uncertain fate of WaterFire, and more PROVIDENCE, R.I. – August 2, 2024 – A North Kingstown... ...Read More

Save The Bay’s 2024 Legislative Wrap-up

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Save The Bay’s 2024 Legislative Wrap-up The RI General Assembly adjourned its 2024 session in June, with good news on several fronts and bad news — but progress — on Save The Bay’s top policy priorities: reform of the Coastal Resources Management Council, and passage of a bottle deposit bill to reduce plastic pollution. Here … Read More

Save The Bay’s 2024 Legislative Wrap-up The RI General Assembly adjourned its 2024 session in June, with good news on several fronts and bad news — but progress — on... ...Read More

Large fire at Port of Providence scrapyard prompts state action. What to know.

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Large fire at Port of Providence scrapyard prompts state action. What to know. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – July 10, 2024 – A large fire at the Rhode Island Recycled Metals scrapyard near the Port of Providence on Wednesday morning sent large plumes of thick, black smoke billowing over nearby neighborhoods for hours. It was the second … Read More

Large fire at Port of Providence scrapyard prompts state action. What to know. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – July 10, 2024 – A large fire at the Rhode Island Recycled Metals scrapyard... ...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

Our 2024 Legislative Priorities

Thursday, January 11, 2024

We are excited to work with legislators and other state leaders several initiatives, including our 2024 legislative priorities: CRMC reform, addressing plastics pollution, and advocating for environmental agency funding and a Green Bond.

We are excited to work with legislators and other state leaders several initiatives, including our 2024 legislative priorities: CRMC reform, addressing plastics pollution, and advocating for environmental agency funding and... ...Read More