About Save The Lakes

Save The Lakes was founded as the only statewide organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of Rhode Island’s lakes, ponds, and freshwater resources.  We provide a forum for education, discussion, and action on lake-related issues; we advocate for better freshwater management policies at the local, state, and federal levels. Save The Lakes (STL) is managed entirely by volunteers and is a 501(c) (3) qualified nonprofit organization. We are supported almost exclusively through membership dues and donations, which are fully tax-deductible.

Members are encouraged to join one of STL’s committees to become actively engaged in critical issues and interesting challenges, while gaining valuable information on lake and watershed issues (and even have some fun!) Save The Lakes members receive information on current and critical lake issues through email communications, access to environmental agency personnel at forums and workshops, and opportunities to network with other members at events. If you are a permanent or part-time lake area resident, recreational lake user, lake area or lake-dependent business, we encourage you to join STL and support our efforts for YOUR lake’s sake!