Engaging people to preserve and protect the Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt Estuary) and its watershed since 1970.
Please join us for Navigating the Narrow Watercraft Safety Event 10am on Saturday April 5, 2025 at Mettatuxet Yacht Club, 36 South River Dr., Narragansett, RI 02882 Navigating the Narrow will provide information to boaters, kayakers, paddle boarders and all who simply love the Narrow River about safely and responsibly… Continue reading
Join us Saturday, June 7, 2025 9-11am at Middlebridge Preserve, 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett, RI This popular family science and exploration event is held annually on a Saturday morning in June and a Saturday morning in September at 95 Middlebridge Road, Narragansett. Online registration will be available a few weeks… Continue reading
Navigating the Narrow: A Guide to Boating on the Narrow River Many residents and visitors to the Narrow River enjoy kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and boating. These are some of the best ways to enjoy the watershed. Narrow River Preservation Association (NRPA) works to preserve, protect, and restore the natural… Continue reading
* For information about the proposed dredging at the mouth of Narrow River, see this page. * *Click here to read NRPA’s position paper on proposed dredging at the mouth of Narrow River dated September 2024** April 8, 2024 Steve Carey, retired University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography… Continue reading
YOU can help keep Narrow River Clean! Follow these simple tips to do your part. This excellent guide provides specific information on ways to be sure your activities are safe and healthy for your nearby waterway! Click the image to download the free guide. Continue reading
*Click here to read NRPA’s position paper on proposed dredging at the mouth of Narrow River dated September 2024** Those who regularly visit the mouth of Narrow River know that the channels and sand spit are constantly reshaped in response to coastal storm events, beach erosion, tides and currents. These are natural… Continue reading