Narragansett Bay Reserve, Rhode Island
State
Rhode Island
State Partner
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Acres
4,259
Est. Date
1980
The Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is made up of four islands, which consist of just under 4,300 acres of salt marsh, pine and deciduous forests, coastal meadows, eelgrass beds, and rocky intertidal zones. The Reserve is home to a variety of wildlife including white-tailed deer, mink, butterflies, turtles, harbor seals, and countless species of birds. The staff work on important issues, such as adaptation to climate change, conservation, and low-impact development.
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Did You Know…
The Narraganssett Bay’s Hope Island is a major rookery for colonial nesting wading birds.
News from the Narragansett Reserve
Making Way for Wetlands
Wetlands around the country are increasingly threatened by rising seas, stronger storms, more extreme precipitation, and drought. Planning to protect these precious resources while addressing the needs of communities …
“Capturing” Wildlife on the Move
Scientists from across the National Estuarine Research Reserve System have conducted the first-ever North American inventory of coastal wetland wildlife.
Advancing wetland restoration science
A recent paper in Estuaries and Coasts sheds light on the practice of adding sediment onto marsh surfaces as a strategy to help them keep pace with rising seas.