Exploring the natural world, one sea urchin at a time, at the new South Coast Center in Westerly.

Save the Bay Opens South Coast Center in Westerly

4/29/2013 - On April 27 Save the Bay was delighted to hold the grand opening of its South Coast Center in Westerly. The event was a huge success, with over 250 visitors touring our new location at 8 Broad Street. Many thanks go out to all of the Save The Bay volunteers,… SEE MORE
Afternoon clouds over Penobscot Bay.

Short Trail Leads to Long Views on Sears Island

4/8/2013 - The Blue Trail on Sears Island, northeast of Belfast, is a fantastic way to take in the views of northern Penobscot Bay. You can see Islesboro, Castine, Cape Rosier, Blue Hill, and many islands in between. There is a rocky beach and a beautiful assortment of spruce and birch trees.… SEE MORE
A natural — and temporary — art installation on Buzzards Bay. A second art project will be held April 6.

From Art to Vernal Pools, Dartmouth Is Alive in April

4/4/2013 - The Buzzards Bay Coalition has a full calendar of walks, events, and lectures on tap in Dartmouth during the month of April. Whether you're interested in learning more about using the natural environment as an art medium or exploring some of Buzzards Bay's most significant vernal pools, our partners and… SEE MORE
IYRS students at work inside Restoration Hall in Newport.

RIMTA to Launch Marine Apprenticeship Programs

3/29/2013 - The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) has received state approval and grant monies from the Governor’s Workforce Board RI to launch a pre-apprenticeship and an apprenticeship program for the state’s marine trades. Both programs are the first of their kind for Rhode Island’s marine industry and a critical core… SEE MORE
The Glass Museum is located on the Tacoma waterfront.

A Walk Along the Foss Waterway in Tacoma

3/26/2013 - The Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma won an Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award in 2005 from the American Society of Civil Engineers. The project included cleaning up pollution associated with Superfund sites, improving habitat, revitalizing brownfields, planning mixed-use development, enhancing public access and public space, all with the intent of… SEE MORE

VA Coastal Policy Clinic Partners with Virginia Sea Grant

3/22/2013 - Virginia Sea Grant is proud to have entered a partnership with William & Mary Law School’s new Virginia Coastal Policy Clinic (VCPC). The VCPC (http://bit.ly/11p2x6m) offers law students the opportunity to work with leading Virginia scientists and develop solutions for some of the most challenging environmental questions facing policymakers today.… SEE MORE