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You can exercise your right to a clean and healthy Bay by by registering for a virtual athletic challenge today! Are you ready to explore the world beneath the waves of Narragansett Bay? The Exploration Center and Aquarium in Newport, R.I. reopens Monday, July 5. Our newest history book lets you explore the stories of those who have contributed to the cleanup of Narragansett Bay. Our mission is to protect and improve Narragansett Bay.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. 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. Green infrastructure is the utilization of nature-based solutions to try and filter runoff and return it to the Earth where it falls. These solutions range from residential rain gardens and neighborhood green spaces to permeable pavements and bioswales. Green infrastructure is the utilization of nature-based solutions to try and filter runoff and return it to the Earth where it falls. These solutions range from residential rain gardens and... ...Read More There is no doubt about it: the Rhode Island Constitution specifically protects the public’s right to access and use the shore. But the exact location of that public shoreline is harder to locate than you might think. There is no doubt about it: the Rhode Island Constitution specifically protects the public’s right to access and use the shore. But the exact location of that public shoreline is... ...Read More Salt marshes, like Winnapaug, across Rhode Island, face multiple and complex challenges to their continued survival. Digging runnels can help drain water off the marsh, so that s just what our habitat adaptation staff and interns spent their spring doing! Salt marshes, like Winnapaug, across Rhode Island, face multiple and complex challenges to their continued survival. Digging runnels can help drain water off the marsh, so that's just what our... ...Read More Despite all the changes in the format of this year’s legislative session, we’re pleased to share that the environmental community saw many steps forward, from addressing climate change to reducing plastic pollution in the Bay. Despite all the changes in the format of this year’s legislative session, we’re pleased to share that the environmental community saw many steps forward, from addressing climate change to reducing... ...Read More 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. 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 *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.MapDear Friends, Supporters and Community Members, At this time, Save The Bay s facilities in Providence and Westerly remain closed to the public in response to COVID-19.The Exploration Center and Aquarium in Newport reopened Monday, July 5, with new hours and visiting procedures in place.Save The Bay is offering volunteer and internship opportunities with new policies and procedures for the health and safety of all involved.Our staff continues to protect and improve Narragansett Bay, working both remotely and on-site. If you have any questions, you can contact us by phone (401-272-3540) or email (savebay@savebay.org), or on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

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