Each year we host events to education people about Narrow River, to raise funds for our programs, to engage people and families in the estuary and to have fun in the watershed.

NRPA Board of Directors Meeting
March 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm IN PERSON: Meetings are held at Conference Room 120 in the Ocean Science and Exploration Center (OSEC) at the University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography. (To find the meeting room, enter the OSEC building, turn right and go down the... Continue reading
On Pettaquamscutt Speaker: Treasured Possessions: Objects from the South County Museum Collection
March 29, 2026
March 29: South County Museum Executive Director Rebecca Kelly presents Treasured Possessions: Objects from the Museum Collection. Registration starts March 22. On Pettaquamscutt talks are presented at the Maury Loontjens Memorial Library in Narragansett, 25 Pier Marketplace, Narragansett, starting at 1:00 p.m. On Pettaquamscutt is a collaboration between the Friends of Canonchet Farm, Narrow River Preservation... Continue reading
Navigating the Narrow-Watercraft Safety
April 18, 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026 10am at Mettatuxet Yacht Club You are invited to SUBMIT BOATING QUESTIONS using this form. From this online survey, NRPA will assemble questions for review at the meeting and to be added to our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ on our webpage with our answers to questions submitted... Continue reading
Narrow River Cleanup
May 2, 2026
The 2026 Narrow River cleanup is planned for Saturday, May 2, 2026. ORCA is partnering with the Narrow River Preservation Association to clean up the Narrow River (Pettaquamscutt Estuary) Watershed. We’ll meet at 9am at the Sprague Bridge parking lot, then fan out to pick up litter along the roads,... Continue reading