HOMEPAGE | SAVE THE BAY NARRAGANSETT BAY | JOINABOUT USEVENTSFAMILY FUNEDUCATIONGET INVOLVEDBAY ISSUES Our vision is a fully swimmable, fishable, healthy Narragansett Bay, accessible to all. Save The Bay is an independent, member-supported, nonprofit organization. We got our start as a grassroots organization in 1970, when a small group of concerned citizens came together to fight an oil refinery proposed for the shores of Tiverton.
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Save The Bay is an independent, member-supported, nonprofit organization. We got our start as a grassroots organization in 1970, when a small group of concerned citizens came together to fight an oil refinery proposed for the shores of Tiverton. SUMMER BAYCAMPS
During our week-long, full- and half-day camps, children enjoy hands-on exploration of Rhode Island’s greatest natural resource: Narragansett Bay. With activities including everything from science to crafts, there’s a camp for every child who loves the outdoors. SAVE THE BAY SWIM 2021 Save The Bay will also bring back the Virtual Swim and Open Series, offering challenges that can be completed independently and remotely, including the classic 2.0-mile long swim, the new 0.5-mile short swim, a 5K run or walk, a 25-mile ride, a 5K row, a 5.0-mile kayak or a 2.0-mile stand up paddleboard. EXPLORATION CENTER AND AQUARIUM The Exploration Center and Aquarium. Our interactive marine science center is home to more than 40 species from Narragansett Bay, as well as three touch tanks and dozens of exhibits to get you up close and personal with little skates, dogfish sharks, urchins, SEAL TOURS CALENDAR
Seal Tours Calendar. *Please note: Be sure to access the Johnson & Wales University Harborside Campus through the main entrance on Harborside Blvd. Your GPS may suggest taking Ernest Street to JWU’s Shipyard Street entrance, but that route requires a key card for entry. From Route I-95 North or South, take Exit 18 (Thurbers Avenue). TOXIC POLLUTION
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal. Wastewater is the water from toilets, sinks, and showers. It is also water from businesses and restaurants. It travels through pipes and is “treated” before being discharged into Narragansett Bay. KING TIDES: AN ASTRONOMICAL PHENOMENON King Tides: An Astronomical Phenomenon By Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist The basics of tides Tides are the rhythmic rise and fall of water level in response to the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun. Narragansett Bay, like most places around the world, has two high tides and two low tides each day, Read More BIRDS & MARINE MAMMAL BIRDS AND MAMMALS. Marine mammals and many species of migratory birds may be spotted in Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound. In the Bay, seasonal visitors include gray seals, harp seals and harbor seals. A variety of dolphins and harbor porpoises may also be spotted. Off the coast, the North Atlantic right whale, humpback, fin, minke and SAVE THE BAY SWIM 2021: SWIMRI SwimRI. Help us protect the health of Narragansett Bay by joining or making a tax-deductible contribution to SwimRI's fundraising team for the 2021 Save The Bay Swim. This year's 1.7-mile open-water channel crossing from the Naval War College in Newport to Potter's Cove in Jamestown, Rhode Island, will take place on Saturday, July 17th. HOMEPAGE | SAVE THE BAY NARRAGANSETT BAY | JOINABOUT USEVENTSFAMILY FUNEDUCATIONGET INVOLVEDBAY ISSUES Our vision is a fully swimmable, fishable, healthy Narragansett Bay, accessible to all. Save The Bay is an independent, member-supported, nonprofit organization. We got our start as a grassroots organization in 1970, when a small group of concerned citizens came together to fight an oil refinery proposed for the shores of Tiverton. ABOUT US - HOMEPAGE
Save The Bay is an independent, member-supported, nonprofit organization. We got our start as a grassroots organization in 1970, when a small group of concerned citizens came together to fight an oil refinery proposed for the shores of Tiverton. SUMMER BAYCAMPS
During our week-long, full- and half-day camps, children enjoy hands-on exploration of Rhode Island’s greatest natural resource: Narragansett Bay. With activities including everything from science to crafts, there’s a camp for every child who loves the outdoors. SAVE THE BAY SWIM 2021 Save The Bay will also bring back the Virtual Swim and Open Series, offering challenges that can be completed independently and remotely, including the classic 2.0-mile long swim, the new 0.5-mile short swim, a 5K run or walk, a 25-mile ride, a 5K row, a 5.0-mile kayak or a 2.0-mile stand up paddleboard. EXPLORATION CENTER AND AQUARIUM The Exploration Center and Aquarium. Our interactive marine science center is home to more than 40 species from Narragansett Bay, as well as three touch tanks and dozens of exhibits to get you up close and personal with little skates, dogfish sharks, urchins, SEAL TOURS CALENDAR
Seal Tours Calendar. *Please note: Be sure to access the Johnson & Wales University Harborside Campus through the main entrance on Harborside Blvd. Your GPS may suggest taking Ernest Street to JWU’s Shipyard Street entrance, but that route requires a key card for entry. From Route I-95 North or South, take Exit 18 (Thurbers Avenue). TOXIC POLLUTION
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal. Wastewater is the water from toilets, sinks, and showers. It is also water from businesses and restaurants. It travels through pipes and is “treated” before being discharged into Narragansett Bay. KING TIDES: AN ASTRONOMICAL PHENOMENON King Tides: An Astronomical Phenomenon By Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist The basics of tides Tides are the rhythmic rise and fall of water level in response to the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun. Narragansett Bay, like most places around the world, has two high tides and two low tides each day, Read More BIRDS & MARINE MAMMAL BIRDS AND MAMMALS. Marine mammals and many species of migratory birds may be spotted in Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound. In the Bay, seasonal visitors include gray seals, harp seals and harbor seals. A variety of dolphins and harbor porpoises may also be spotted. Off the coast, the North Atlantic right whale, humpback, fin, minke and SAVE THE BAY SWIM 2021: SWIMRI SwimRI. Help us protect the health of Narragansett Bay by joining or making a tax-deductible contribution to SwimRI's fundraising team for the 2021 Save The Bay Swim. This year's 1.7-mile open-water channel crossing from the Naval War College in Newport to Potter's Cove in Jamestown, Rhode Island, will take place on Saturday, July 17th. SUMMER BAYCAMPS
During our week-long, full- and half-day camps, children enjoy hands-on exploration of Rhode Island’s greatest natural resource: Narragansett Bay. With activities including everything from science to crafts, there’s a camp for every child who loves the outdoors. HOW WE WORK
How We Work. Save The Bay®-Narragansett Bay is a member-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and improving Narragansett Bay and all the waters that flow into it. The Narragansett Bay watershed offers 400 miles of coastline and stretches 1,705 square miles inland, covering most of Rhode Island and much of Massachusetts.
PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS AND GROUPS Transportation Request Form. For pricing and information, contact Gráinne Conley at gconley@savebay.org or (401) 272-3540 x133. been an awesome experience for all students. The kids and teachers have all been talking about the levels of engagement and the quality of the delivery and interactive elements.
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Save The Bay Center. 100 Save The Bay Drive Providence, RI 02905 P: 401-272-3540 F: 401-273-7153 Map SEALS IN THE BAY
Don’t miss your chance to see the Rhode Island state mammal at play. Plan your Seal Tour or Nature Cruise today—after all, the cold weather won’t last forever! For information about purchasing tickets or gift certificates, call 401-203-SEAL (7325). FAQ. Please review our SEAL TOURS CALENDAR
Seal Tours Calendar. *Please note: Be sure to access the Johnson & Wales University Harborside Campus through the main entrance on Harborside Blvd. Your GPS may suggest taking Ernest Street to JWU’s Shipyard Street entrance, but that route requires a key card for entry. From Route I-95 North or South, take Exit 18 (Thurbers Avenue). LESSON PLANS
Save The Bay Drive becomes a circular, one-way roadway as you approach the Bay Center. Parking is available in four guest lots after you pass the main building. Enter the building through the main entrance. At this time, Save The Bay’s facilities in Providence, Newport and Westerly remain closed to the public in response to COVID-19. TOXIC POLLUTION
Polluted Runoff Harms the Bay. When it rains, polluted water from parking lots, streets, highways, lawns and farms is dumped into the Bay. Animal waste, oil, grease, gasoline, fertilizer, garbage and sand cloud the waters of the Bay and rivers. KING TIDES: AN ASTRONOMICAL PHENOMENON King Tides: An Astronomical Phenomenon By Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist The basics of tides Tides are the rhythmic rise and fall of water level in response to the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun. Narragansett Bay, like most places around the world, has two high tides and two low tides each day, Read More DROUGHT IN THE WATERSHED By Save The Bay Riverkeeper Kate McPherson. November 10, 2020 Update: Drought conditions are improving throughout Southern New England. In Massachusetts, many drought levels have fallen to a “Level 1” or “Level 2” status. In Rhode Island, water levels in wetlands are beginning to recover, but many of the smaller streams remain dry. * Toggle High Contrast * Toggle Font size
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Save The Bay is an independent, member-supported, nonprofit organization. We got our start as a grassroots organization in 1970, when a small group of concerned citizens came together to fight an oil refinery proposed for the shores of Tiverton. Their work began our legacy as the eyes, ears and voice for Narragansett Bay. Today we carry out our mission through three areas of work: advocacy, education, and habitat restoration and adaptation. LATEST NEWS & STORIES SAVE THE BAY BRINGS BACK TASTE OF THE BAY AS A FUNDRAISER FOR PARTNERS IN THE LOCAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 For the second year in a row, Save The Bay has transformed its annual Taste of The Bay event into a fundraiser supporting its local food and beverage partners.
For the second year in a row, Save The Bay has transformed its annual Taste of The Bay event into a fundraiser supporting its local food and beverage partners. ...Read More KING TIDES: AN ASTRONOMICAL PHENOMENON THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021 King Tides: An Astronomical Phenomenon By Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist The basics of tides Tides are the rhythmic rise and fall of water level in response to the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun. Narragansett Bay, like most places around the world, has two high tides and two low tides each day, … Read More King Tides: An Astronomical Phenomenon By Mackensie duPont Crowley, communications specialist The basics of tides Tides are the rhythmic rise and fall of water level in response to the gravitational... ...Read More
SAVE THE BAY SUBMITS COMMENTS ON SEA 3 PROVIDENCE RAIL SERVICE INCORPORATION PROJECT MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021 As neighbors to the Sea 3 Providence facility, and on behalf of our members and supporters, we object to the Petition for Declaratory Order Regarding the Rail Service Incorporation Project (the Petition) submitted by Sea 3 Providence, LLC (Sea 3). We ask the Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) to exercise its discretion and require Sea 3 to submit a full application to alter the facility. As neighbors to the Sea 3 Providence facility, and on behalf of our members and supporters, we object to the Petition for Declaratory Order Regarding the Rail Service Incorporation Project... ...Read More SAVE THE BAY SUBMITS TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF THE CLIMATE LITERACY ACT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 Save The Bay appreciates the opportunity to provide testimony on S. 464, a bill that would help ensure that all students attending public schools become environmentally and climate literate by the time they graduate from 12th grade. Save The Bay appreciates the opportunity to provide testimony on S. 464, a bill that would help ensure that all students attending public schools become environmentally and climate literate by... ...Read More Press releases
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ASSESSING RIVER & STREAM CONTINUITY Deep in the headwaters of the Woonasquatucket River watershed, Riverkeeper Kate McPherson assesses road-stream crossings as part of R.I’s River and Stream Continuity Pilot Program. REDUCING POLLUTED RUNOFF IN A TOWN NEAR YOU Increased development and precipitation changes around the Bay mean more pollution and more beach closures, adding to our sense of urgency to address the problem of polluted runoff. FIGHTING FOR ATLANTIC HERRING This fall, we championed strong, ecosystem-based management measures for the Atlantic herring—one of the most important keystone species in the Narragansett Bay ecosystem. RESTORING THE MATTATUXET Riverkeeper Kate McPherson reflects on our recent effort, in partnership with many organizations, to remove the failing dam at Shady Lea Mill and return the river to its free flowing form. WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY TO HELP NARRAGANSETT BAY JOIN A BEACH CLEANUP NEAR YOU! Help Save The Bay remove trash left on beaches and shorelines all over the state. Beach cleanups are a great activity for clubs, corporate teams, families and individuals. Sign up for a Cleanup PRACTICE BAY-FRIENDLY LIVING Learn and practice our lawncare and lifestyle tips to save you time and money, and save the Bay. Every small action by many people can make a big difference. Visit Our Bay-Friendly Tips Page SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION Stand with Save The Bay in supporting a statewide ban on single-use plastics and legislation to establish the Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Fund. Learn More and Take Action SAVE THE BAY CENTER
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_*PLEASE NOTE: Be sure to access the Johnson & Wales University Harborside Campus through the main entrance on Harborside Blvd. Your GPS may suggest taking Ernest Street to JWU’s Shipyard Street entrance, but that route requires a key card for entry. _ From Route I-95 North or South, take Exit 18 (Thurbers Avenue). Head downhill on Thurbers Avenue to US Route 1A (Allens Avenue). Turn right onto Allens Ave. Continue southbound on Allens Ave. into Cranston, where Allens Ave. becomes Narragansett Blvd. Turn left onto Harborside Blvd. at the traffic light by the Shell gas station. Follow Harborside Blvd. through the Johnson & Wales Harborside Campus. At the end of Harborside Blvd., turn right onto Save The Bay Drive. Save The Bay Drive becomes a circular, one-way roadway as you approach the Bay Center. Parking is available in four guest lots after you pass the main building. Enter the building through the main entrance. Map
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DEAR FRIENDS, SUPPORTERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, At this time, Save The Bay’s facilities in Providence, Newport and Westerly remain closed to the public in response to COVID-19. Save The Bay is offering limited volunteer and internship opportunities with new policies and procedures for the health and safety of all involved. Our staff remains dedicated to working on our mission to protect and improve Narragansett Bay from home. As always, we are accessible via email (listed on our website ),
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