Osprey sets sail in Surry. Photo by Mindy Viechnicki.

COA Launches New Research/Teaching Vessel

4/13/2012 - College of the Atlantic’s new vessel, the M/V Osprey, has been launched, and is at the ready for educational excursions at the college’s dock on Frenchman Bay. The vessel is licensed to hold up to 36 students and two crew members. Cruising quietly, at a speed of up to 26… SEE MORE
Tom Kutcher has been appointed as the new Narragansett Baykeeper.

RI Native Appointed As Narragansett Baykeeper

4/12/2012 - Save The Bay, a community-based organization committed to protecting and restoring Narragansett Bay, announces the appointment of Tom Kutcher as Narragansett Baykeeper, a licensed program of the Waterkeeper Alliance. Kutcher will lead the prominent on-the-water advocacy and watchdog program for the organization. Kutcher brings extensive experience in coastal ecology from… SEE MORE
A beautiful April afternoon in Owls Head.

Exploring a Hidden Gem: Owls Head

4/10/2012 - Sometimes small towns can go overlooked. And sometimes those same small towns can have an attraction that, were it located in a more well-known destination, would bring far more visitors than it actually does. Owls Head is one such place. The lighthouse and surrounding state park are both perfect places… SEE MORE
An early spring is bringing fears of a severe drought in Rhode Island and elsewhere in New England.

Dangers of an Early Drought in RI

4/5/2012 - It has been an early spring so far, and as leaves and buds come out, trees and plants will start sucking water out of the ground at a very fast pace. Generally, this is a time of abundant water (April showers bring May flowers!). This year, however, our streams are… SEE MORE
Friends of the Bay's sole focus is protecting the quality of the water around Oyster Bay. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Bay.

Friends of the Bay Begins Water-Quality Checks

4/5/2012 - Friends of the Bay is the only organization whose sole focus is protecting the quality of the water in the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Complex. Friends of the Bay staff and volunteers take water samples and collect scientific data at nineteen sites throughout the harbor on a weekly basis from… SEE MORE
The pristine shores of Western Cove in the village of Sunshine. Sheep and Little Sheep islands sit in the distance.

Deer Isle, a Delightful Watery Escape

4/2/2012 - Deer Isle, a geographically fractured island that marks the eastern boundary of Penobscot Bay, splits into numerous pieces of land, each protected by a seemingly endless amount of harbors, coves, inlets, and islands. Surrounded on all four sides by separate bodies of water, the island is truly a paradise for… SEE MORE