Chris Dodge - Narragansett Baykeeper
@narrabaykeeper.bsky.social
Environmental watchdog for Save The Bay
Fighting for a fishable, swimmable, accessible Narragansett Bay
www.savebay.org
Fighting for a fishable, swimmable, accessible Narragansett Bay
www.savebay.org
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Waterkeepers supporting Waterkeepers! This week, Save The Bay's Narragansett Baykeeper and Riverkeeper teamed up for a watershed project in Middleborough MA! @narrabaykeeper.bsky.social @nbriverkeeper.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Waterkeepers supporting Waterkeepers! This week, Save The Bay's Narragansett Baykeeper and Riverkeeper teamed up for a watershed project in Middleborough MA! @narrabaykeeper.bsky.social @nbriverkeeper.bsky.social
At 7pm, tonight's 6pm semi-monthly CRMC full council meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum. After waiting for an hour, the full house of applicants will now have to wait until next month to have their applications heard.
The shenanigans continue
The shenanigans continue
August 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
At 7pm, tonight's 6pm semi-monthly CRMC full council meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum. After waiting for an hour, the full house of applicants will now have to wait until next month to have their applications heard.
The shenanigans continue
The shenanigans continue
As of 7/1, in-the-water demo began on underwater portions of the piers of the the Washington Bridge. We have observed containation booms floating above underwater turbidity curtains to mitigate suspended sediment during work.
We'll continue to maintain a presence on the water and in the air.
We'll continue to maintain a presence on the water and in the air.
August 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
As of 7/1, in-the-water demo began on underwater portions of the piers of the the Washington Bridge. We have observed containation booms floating above underwater turbidity curtains to mitigate suspended sediment during work.
We'll continue to maintain a presence on the water and in the air.
We'll continue to maintain a presence on the water and in the air.
Catching up posting bacterial data for SW Aquidneck Island & the PVD River & Upper Bay. Sorry for the delay.
W/rain Tues night, elevated results Wed morning on Aquidneck Island aren't surprising. Also, and surprisingly, Rocky Pt. continues to be high. Maybe something for us to look into deeper.
W/rain Tues night, elevated results Wed morning on Aquidneck Island aren't surprising. Also, and surprisingly, Rocky Pt. continues to be high. Maybe something for us to look into deeper.
July 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Catching up posting bacterial data for SW Aquidneck Island & the PVD River & Upper Bay. Sorry for the delay.
W/rain Tues night, elevated results Wed morning on Aquidneck Island aren't surprising. Also, and surprisingly, Rocky Pt. continues to be high. Maybe something for us to look into deeper.
W/rain Tues night, elevated results Wed morning on Aquidneck Island aren't surprising. Also, and surprisingly, Rocky Pt. continues to be high. Maybe something for us to look into deeper.
Another week of bacterial monitoring. This week was both our weekly Urban Beach monitoring in the Providence River and upper Bay on June 10, in addition to our biweekly Aquidneck Island Monitoring on June 11.
June 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Another week of bacterial monitoring. This week was both our weekly Urban Beach monitoring in the Providence River and upper Bay on June 10, in addition to our biweekly Aquidneck Island Monitoring on June 11.
Results from our volunteer monitoring for bacteria at five non-licensed swimming locations in the Providence River and upper Bay.
June 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Results from our volunteer monitoring for bacteria at five non-licensed swimming locations in the Providence River and upper Bay.
Our summer '25 bacterial monitoring season is off! We are sampling six sites on Aquidneck Island and five sites in the Providence River and upper Bay, all are non-licensed swimming locations that are not required to be tested by RIDOH. But we want to provide users with close to real-time data.
May 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Our summer '25 bacterial monitoring season is off! We are sampling six sites on Aquidneck Island and five sites in the Providence River and upper Bay, all are non-licensed swimming locations that are not required to be tested by RIDOH. But we want to provide users with close to real-time data.
Last week I participated in the #InternationalPlasticPelletCount lead by the Waterkeeper Alliance. It's an attempt to collect data on the prevalence & quantity of pre-production plastic pellets called "nurdles" littering our coast. Visit nurdlepatrol.org to view a map of data collected at all sites.
May 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Last week I participated in the #InternationalPlasticPelletCount lead by the Waterkeeper Alliance. It's an attempt to collect data on the prevalence & quantity of pre-production plastic pellets called "nurdles" littering our coast. Visit nurdlepatrol.org to view a map of data collected at all sites.
Photo and some quotes by yours truly.
Please remember that even dead whales are still protected by the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act, and while observing the animal is ok, any other interactions are illegal
Please remember that even dead whales are still protected by the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act, and while observing the animal is ok, any other interactions are illegal
The cause of death for a minke whale that recently washed up on shore in East Providence, R.I., will remain unknown, as its carcass has decomposed too much to study, experts said Monday.
Cause of death to remain unknown for minke whale carcass that washed ashore in East Providence, R.I. - The Boston Globe
Common in New England waters, 14 have been found dead in the Ocean State since 2017, part of an “Unusual Mortality Event,” along the East Coast, experts said.
www.bostonglobe.com
May 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Photo and some quotes by yours truly.
Please remember that even dead whales are still protected by the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act, and while observing the animal is ok, any other interactions are illegal
Please remember that even dead whales are still protected by the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act, and while observing the animal is ok, any other interactions are illegal
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April 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This #EarthDay, join the fight for #cleanwaterforall! Support Waterkeeper Alliance's global movement by becoming a monthly donor, finding your local Waterkeeper, or sharing this post. Together, we can defend more waterways, stop polluters, and protect lives. ✅
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With the Baykeeper boat back in the water, @savethebayri.bsky.social is able to be more responsive to on-the-water concerns as they arise. These days, that work involves keeping an eye on the Washington Bridge demolition project as it moves forward.
April 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
With the Baykeeper boat back in the water, @savethebayri.bsky.social is able to be more responsive to on-the-water concerns as they arise. These days, that work involves keeping an eye on the Washington Bridge demolition project as it moves forward.
Super excited to have the Narragansett Baykeeper vessel "Seaverge" back in the water and home at the @savethebayri.bsky.social Bay Center in Providence. Ready for the 2025 season patrolling, water quality monitoring, meeting users, and maintaining a presence as the eyes and ears of Narragansett Bay
April 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Super excited to have the Narragansett Baykeeper vessel "Seaverge" back in the water and home at the @savethebayri.bsky.social Bay Center in Providence. Ready for the 2025 season patrolling, water quality monitoring, meeting users, and maintaining a presence as the eyes and ears of Narragansett Bay
I was on scene yesterday at the Washington Bridge demolition where dredging was being performed on debris in the bottom of the Seekonk River. An excavator hose blew leaking hydraulic fluid into the Seekonk. Our observations showed no action being taken and fluid leaking through the containment boom
March 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I was on scene yesterday at the Washington Bridge demolition where dredging was being performed on debris in the bottom of the Seekonk River. An excavator hose blew leaking hydraulic fluid into the Seekonk. Our observations showed no action being taken and fluid leaking through the containment boom
Sat in today at the panel discussion held by @magaziner.house.gov hosted by @savethebayri.bsky.social to discuss devastating cuts to @noaa.gov Unfortunate when you have to describe the importance of this vital federal agency to many that utilize its data and may not know it.
Thank you congressman!
Thank you congressman!
March 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Sat in today at the panel discussion held by @magaziner.house.gov hosted by @savethebayri.bsky.social to discuss devastating cuts to @noaa.gov Unfortunate when you have to describe the importance of this vital federal agency to many that utilize its data and may not know it.
Thank you congressman!
Thank you congressman!
We are continuing to keep our eyes on this issue and the ensuing clean up in hopes that no further damage is done to the Seekonk River.
"We're pretty alarmed and disappointed by what looks to be a large amount of construction debris ending up in the Seekonk River," Chris Dodge, Save The Bay @narrabaykeeper.bsky.social told @nbc10wjar.bsky.social regarding the Washington Bridge demolition.
Watch Video: bit.ly/WJARBaykeeper
Watch Video: bit.ly/WJARBaykeeper
February 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
We are continuing to keep our eyes on this issue and the ensuing clean up in hopes that no further damage is done to the Seekonk River.
Piling on... another instance of the Council's inability to follow its own rules, this time resulting in the RI Superior Court vacating a decision by the Council.
It's time to support legislation making its way to the General Assembly to dismantle the Council and make a state department. #ReformCRMC
It's time to support legislation making its way to the General Assembly to dismantle the Council and make a state department. #ReformCRMC
R.I. Superior Court judge throws out CRMC approval of Jamestown Boatyard expansion, forces new hearing. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/01/28/j...
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/01/28/j...
Judge throws out CRMC approval of Jamestown marina expansion, forces new hearing • Rhode Island Current
The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council faces fresh scrutiny after a state Superior Court judge ruled the council flouted its own rules in a 2020 decision approving the expansion of a Ja...
rhodeislandcurrent.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Piling on... another instance of the Council's inability to follow its own rules, this time resulting in the RI Superior Court vacating a decision by the Council.
It's time to support legislation making its way to the General Assembly to dismantle the Council and make a state department. #ReformCRMC
It's time to support legislation making its way to the General Assembly to dismantle the Council and make a state department. #ReformCRMC
"These are public resources available to all of us." - Chris Dodge
Proud to represent the Narragansett Baykeeper at this time. The Baykeeper has been involved in this work way before I stepped into this position. The whole advocacy team at @savethebayri.bsky.social knocked this one out of the park
Proud to represent the Narragansett Baykeeper at this time. The Baykeeper has been involved in this work way before I stepped into this position. The whole advocacy team at @savethebayri.bsky.social knocked this one out of the park
After a Rhode Island country club lost its petition to reclassify waters at the seawall it built without permission in 2023, environmental groups hailed the decision and said it's now time for the club to tear down the wall.
R.I. coastal council rejects country club’s petition to reclassify waters at seawall - The Boston Globe
Quidnessett owners say they’re frustrated, but environmental groups hail decision and the attorney general says the need for reform remains.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"These are public resources available to all of us." - Chris Dodge
Proud to represent the Narragansett Baykeeper at this time. The Baykeeper has been involved in this work way before I stepped into this position. The whole advocacy team at @savethebayri.bsky.social knocked this one out of the park
Proud to represent the Narragansett Baykeeper at this time. The Baykeeper has been involved in this work way before I stepped into this position. The whole advocacy team at @savethebayri.bsky.social knocked this one out of the park
Big step in the right direction, but the work's not done. Now it's time for CRMC to move forward with enforcement, let's get this wall torn down and restoration work started.
The bay is a resource for all, not something you can claim and build upon without following the rules
The bay is a resource for all, not something you can claim and build upon without following the rules
Yesterday evening, the RI CRMC's Council voted unanimously to deny Quidnessett Country Club’s request to reclassify the water off its shoreline adjacent to its illegal seawall. The wall blocks public shoreline access and endangers the coastal environment.
Full Statement: loom.ly/jN-anD0
Full Statement: loom.ly/jN-anD0
January 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Big step in the right direction, but the work's not done. Now it's time for CRMC to move forward with enforcement, let's get this wall torn down and restoration work started.
The bay is a resource for all, not something you can claim and build upon without following the rules
The bay is a resource for all, not something you can claim and build upon without following the rules
‼️See you at the meeting of the full council next week, where we're hopeful the council takes up the recommendation of its staff and subcommittee to deny a change of water type, ensuring that in the future people can't break the rules, damaging your coastline, and then ask for rule changes after.
looks like a final decision on Quidnessett Country Club's petition is on the agenda for CRMC on Tuesday
January 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
‼️See you at the meeting of the full council next week, where we're hopeful the council takes up the recommendation of its staff and subcommittee to deny a change of water type, ensuring that in the future people can't break the rules, damaging your coastline, and then ask for rule changes after.
@nbriverkeeper.bsky.social and I visited the Palmer River in Swansea, MA. Their desalination plant's discharge permit is up for regular review & public comment. We took salinity readings and general visual inspection of the location.
Saw lots of wildlife using the river!
@savethebayri.bsky.social
Saw lots of wildlife using the river!
@savethebayri.bsky.social
January 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
@nbriverkeeper.bsky.social and I visited the Palmer River in Swansea, MA. Their desalination plant's discharge permit is up for regular review & public comment. We took salinity readings and general visual inspection of the location.
Saw lots of wildlife using the river!
@savethebayri.bsky.social
Saw lots of wildlife using the river!
@savethebayri.bsky.social
This week marks the start of the removal of the Ginalski crane barge, which has been a sunken derelict vessel impairing the waters of the Providence River since 2017. This work is made possible through a $1.5m NOAA grant and the scrap will be turned into art by The Steel Yard industrial art center
January 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This week marks the start of the removal of the Ginalski crane barge, which has been a sunken derelict vessel impairing the waters of the Providence River since 2017. This work is made possible through a $1.5m NOAA grant and the scrap will be turned into art by The Steel Yard industrial art center
A big water win, protecting hundreds of millions of acres of coastline from offshore drilling.
Waterkeeper Alliance applauds today’s historic action to protect 625 million acres of U.S. coastline from new offshore oil and gas drilling. Read our statement: tinyurl.com/p6r5x4ar
#offshoredrilling #fossilfuels #cleanenergy #cleanwaterforall
#offshoredrilling #fossilfuels #cleanenergy #cleanwaterforall
Waterkeeper Alliance Applauds Historic Action to Protect Our Oceans and At-Risk Communities From Dangerous Offshore Drilling
Today’s bold and historic action to withdraw 625 million acres of public waters from new offshore oil and gas drilling delivers a powerful safeguard for the Atlantic, Eastern Gulf, Pacific, and Northe...
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January 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A big water win, protecting hundreds of millions of acres of coastline from offshore drilling.
Excited to introduce myself! I'm Chris Dodge, the new Narragansett Baykeeper for Save The Bay. I'm eager to meet partners, familiarize myself with the issues, and get down to work with @savethebayri.bsky.social as a @wkalliance.bsky.social member helping to protect and improve Narragansett Bay.
January 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Excited to introduce myself! I'm Chris Dodge, the new Narragansett Baykeeper for Save The Bay. I'm eager to meet partners, familiarize myself with the issues, and get down to work with @savethebayri.bsky.social as a @wkalliance.bsky.social member helping to protect and improve Narragansett Bay.