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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

RI country club’s illegal seawall loses key vote. Here’s what comes next.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

NORTH KINGSTOWN – A Coastal Resources Management Council subcommittee rejected arguments laid out by the QuidnessettCountry Club on Tuesday night, and voted to recommend denying the club’s controversial petition to change the classification of the waters along its shoreline. “We’re pleasantly surprised that they did the right thing,” Jed Thorp, director of advocacy for Save The Bay, said … Read More

NORTH KINGSTOWN – A Coastal Resources Management Council subcommittee rejected arguments laid out by the QuidnessettCountry Club on Tuesday night, and voted to recommend denying the club’s controversial petition to change the classification... ...Read More

A Herd of Life-Size Elephant Sculptures Is Marching Across America

Thursday, August 8, 2024

A Herd of Life-Size Elephant Sculptures Is Marching Across America NEWPORT, R.I. – August 8, 2024 – A herd of life-sized elephant sculptures is making its way across America to promote coexistence between humans and animals. Called the Great Elephant Migration, the traveling exhibition features 100 replicas of real-life Indian elephants made by roughly 200 … Read More

A Herd of Life-Size Elephant Sculptures Is Marching Across America NEWPORT, R.I. – August 8, 2024 – A herd of life-sized elephant sculptures is making its way across America to... ...Read More

RI beaches are eroding faster, putting Newport drinking water at risk

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

RI beaches are eroding faster, putting Newport drinking water at risk NEWPORT, R.I. – July 16, 2024 – With climate change bringing along more powerful storms, local environmentalists warn that Easton’s Beach in Newport is eroding at a faster pace. Now there’s growing concern about the city’s public drinking water, which is right across the … Read More

RI beaches are eroding faster, putting Newport drinking water at risk NEWPORT, R.I. – July 16, 2024 – With climate change bringing along more powerful storms, local environmentalists warn that... ...Read More

Sherb Cameron, Winner of the 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Sherb Cameron Sherb is one of our longest serving supporters, having volunteered with us at least since 1998 (and probably before that – he pre-dates our databases!). He was an early stalwart in our parking team at the CVS Classic, taking a leadership role alongside Stan Dimock … Read More

The 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Sherb Cameron Sherb is one of our longest serving supporters, having volunteered with us at least since 1998 (and probably before that... ...Read More

Linda Perri, Winner of the 2024 Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy Winner Linda Perri Linda Perri is President of the Washington Park Association on Providence’s South Side. She is a passionate, relentless advocate and voice for the people of Washington Park who struggle with the day-to-day realities of living near the Port of Providence. Linda mobilizes … Read More

The 2024 Alison J. Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy Winner Linda Perri Linda Perri is President of the Washington Park Association on Providence’s South Side. She is a passionate,... ...Read More

Adeline Loveland, Winner of the 2024 Bay Student of the Year Award

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Bay Student of the Year Award Winner Adeline Loveland Adeline Loveland is a 1st grader from Pell Elementary School in Newport. She joined back to back sessions of our 8 week afterschool programming at Pell during this past fall and winter. Each week she demonstrated a love for Narragansett Bay its animals and … Read More

The 2024 Bay Student of the Year Award Winner Adeline Loveland Adeline Loveland is a 1st grader from Pell Elementary School in Newport. She joined back to back sessions of... ...Read More

Garry Plunkett, Winner of the 2024 Environmental Achievement Award

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Environmental Achievement Award Winner Garry Plunkett An Oklahoma transplant to the rural community of Tiverton about 40 years ago, Garry Plunkett has made his mark on Tiverton, the Sakonnet River and the RI community. He has been a leader and champion to strategic land protection and land use planning in Tiverton for decades. … Read More

The 2024 Environmental Achievement Award Winner Garry Plunkett An Oklahoma transplant to the rural community of Tiverton about 40 years ago, Garry Plunkett has made his mark on Tiverton, the... ...Read More

Len Baker, Winner of the 2024 Bay Educator of the Year Award

Thursday, June 20, 2024

The 2024 Bay Educator of the Year Award Winner Len Baker Len Baker is a science teacher at Cranston Area Career and Technical High School. A deep passion for teaching and dedication to his students is something that is immediately evident when you meet and work with Len.  His love of marine ecology and biology … Read More

The 2024 Bay Educator of the Year Award Winner Len Baker Len Baker is a science teacher at Cranston Area Career and Technical High School. A deep passion for teaching... ...Read More