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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’s 2025 Bay-Friendly Gift Guide

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Looking for a gift that gives back? You’re in luck!  Share your love for Narragansett Bay with family and friends this holiday season! Save The Bay has something for everyone on your list Plus, you can feel good knowing that each item purchased further supports our mission to protect and improve Narragansett Bay and its … Read More

Looking for a gift that gives back? You’re in luck!  Share your love for Narragansett Bay with family and friends this holiday season! Save The Bay has something for everyone... ...Read More

Revolution Wind’s Discharges at Quonset Point

Monday, June 30, 2025

Save The Bay calls for stronger testing and monitoring of pollutant discharges at Quonset Point Save The Bay recently sent a letter to RI DEM Director Terry Gray regarding Revolution Wind’s shore-based transmission cable project at Quonset Point and pollutant discharges that exceeded permitted levels. These pollution discharges pose a threat to the health of … Read More

Save The Bay calls for stronger testing and monitoring of pollutant discharges at Quonset Point Save The Bay recently sent a letter to RI DEM Director Terry Gray regarding Revolution... ...Read More

Alesia Sadosky, Winner of the 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Alesia is a remarkable and talented volunteer with boundless energy who has been one of our most dedicated leaders on the South Coast since 2017. While some volunteers gravitate to one role or another, Alesia does it all. The regular cleanups she leads at Quonnie and Weekapaug Breachway engage dozens of volunteers, and she is … Read More

Alesia is a remarkable and talented volunteer with boundless energy who has been one of our most dedicated leaders on the South Coast since 2017. While some volunteers gravitate to... ...Read More

Georgia Hekking, Winner of the 2025 Bay Student of the Year Award

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Georgia is currently an Aquarium Education Intern for Save The Bay and a true example of what it means to be a Bay Student! Georgia is a senior at the MET school in Newport, where she focuses on her love of the natural world. Throughout her time at the MET school, Georgia has taken several … Read More

Georgia is currently an Aquarium Education Intern for Save The Bay and a true example of what it means to be a Bay Student! Georgia is a senior at the... ...Read More

Joe Mariani, Winner of the 2025 Bay Educator of the Year Award

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Joe Mariani’s dedication to environmental education and a healthy Narragansett Bay is unwavering. He is a tireless advocate, volunteer, and connector, bringing learners of all ages closer to the Bay. Through his role at Bristol Marine, Joe has created meaningful partnerships with schools and organizations to bring students onto Narragansett Bay for immersive, hands-on learning. … Read More

Joe Mariani’s dedication to environmental education and a healthy Narragansett Bay is unwavering. He is a tireless advocate, volunteer, and connector, bringing learners of all ages closer to the Bay.... ...Read More

Mike Woods, Winner of the 2025 Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Mike Woods is the volunteer chairman of the Rhode Island Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Hunters & Anglers, a national organization whose mission is to “ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands, waters and wildlife.” About six years ago, … Read More

Mike Woods is the volunteer chairman of the Rhode Island Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Hunters & Anglers, a national organization whose mission is to “ensure North America’s outdoor heritage... ...Read More

Meet the Muralist – Amy Bartlett Wright

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Art Mimics Nature Meet Amy Bartlett Wright, a Rhode Island artist who specializes in bringing nature murals to life When art and nature lovers think of paintings that portray the environment in a very engaging way, they likely think of Rhode Island artist Amy Bartlett Wright. If they don’t presently, they certainly will after visiting … Read More

Art Mimics Nature Meet Amy Bartlett Wright, a Rhode Island artist who specializes in bringing nature murals to life When art and nature lovers think of paintings that portray the... ...Read More

Full story of the bridge is yet to be told.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Wednesday, Dec. 11, marked the one-year anniversary of the abrupt emergency closing of the westbound Washington Bridge, a crisis whose full effect will take years to sort out. Gov. Dan McKee and RIDOT Director Peter Alviti can always fall back on how a potential tragedy was averted and no lives were lost. However, even with a relatively fast response … Read More

Wednesday, Dec. 11, marked the one-year anniversary of the abrupt emergency closing of the westbound Washington Bridge, a crisis whose full effect will take years to sort out. Gov. Dan McKee and... ...Read More