Environmental Impacts

CONDITIONS

Here are the current conditions in upper Narragansett Bay.

RESEARCH BUOYS

Get real-time water quality data from the NBC’s research buoys at Phillipsdale and Bullock Reach in the Providence River.

CSO MAP

Rain can affect the water quality in our rivers. Use this map to find out what’s happening right now in our urban rivers.

CSO PROJECT

In 2001, the NBC set out on an ambitious project to dramatically reduce wet weather related sewage overflows from harming our urban rivers and Narragansett Bay. Today the Bay is cleaner than it has been in 150 years and the final phase of the NBC’s Combined Sewer Overflow project is underway.

GREEN ENERGY

The NBC has set a goal to meet 100% of our energy needs through sustainable sources, like wind, solar, and biogas. Learn more about these important projects to reduce our carbon footprint and improve the environment.

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