Author: Jason Major

Junior Scientists Study Salter Grove

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Students from St. Peter School test the salinity of Salter Grove's waters, May 23, 2016

Students from St. Peter School test the salinity of Salter Grove’s waters, May 23, 2016

On May 23, 2016 the fourth- and fifth-grade students from St. Peter School in Warwick visited Salter Grove with their teachers to learn about interactions of plants and animals with their environment and explore the many different natural ecosystems of the park. It was a great way to learn about nature and how to conduct scientific work “in the field.”  Below are some photos from the day’s events taken by FoSG member Jason Major.

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A Successful Shoreline Cleanup!

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693 pounds of trash were removed from the shore and park areas of the Grove on April 23!

693 pounds of trash were removed from the shore and park areas of the Grove on April 23!

On Saturday, April 23, Save the Bay hosted a Shoreline Cleanup at Salter Grove in honor of Earth Day. During that time over 30 volunteers gathered to pick up trash and litter from both the waterfront and inner areas of the Grove and also to learn a little more about FoSG and what we are working to accomplish at the park. In just a span of under two hours nearly 700 pounds of trash were collected and bagged—fantastic job everyone!

Check out more pictures from the cleanup event below:

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Shoreline Cleanup at Salter Grove

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Click to sign up for the event!

Click to sign up for the event!

Save the date! There will be a Shoreline Cleanup at Salter Grove organized by Save The Bay in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, April 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Come on down and help clean up trash around the Salter Grove shore and other park areas in preparation for spring and summer outdoor activities. Trash bags and disposable gloves will be available, but you are encouraged to bring your own work or garden gloves if you have them.

A short presentation from the Friends of Salter Grove will be given to outline our vision for the park before the cleanup commences. We look forward to your participation—many hands make quick work!

Click here to sign up for the event.

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Warwick Downs Remembered: Memories of Salter Grove’s Past

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The Warwick Athletic Club, purchased by the Brehanys in 1936 as a summer cottage. (Credit: The Bridge)

The Warwick Athletic Club in 1918, purchased by the Brehanys in 1936 as a summer cottage. (Credit: The Bridge)

Before it was called George B. Salter Memorial Grove it was known as Warwick Downs—a place where residents enjoyed swimming, boating, picnicking, and all sorts of outdoor activities amongst a community of small summer cottages along Narragansett Parkway. In 1993 one former Warwick resident, Margie Degnan, shared some of her summertime memories from Warwick Downs in an article printed in The Bridge, a local newspaper published by the Pawtuxet Village Association. Margie’s memories from the Grove recall a bygone time that seems all the more sweeter for its simplicity and focus on family and friends, and it’s wonderful to envision the area seeing so much use and enjoyment.

You can view a PDF of the article here or click the image below to see it full-screen.

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Salter Grove Project Featured in Warwick Post Article

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Portions of the causeway are currently flooded during even moderate high tides. (Credit: Jason Major)

A view of the Salter Grove Causeway leading to the breakwater, during high tide. The impassable footpath at high tide presents a risk for visitors and anglers. (Credit: Jason Major)

Our ongoing efforts to improve Salter Grove has been featured in an article in the Warwick Post, along with quotes from Rep. Joseph McNamara and FoSG member Jason Major.

According to the article, written by Rob Borkowski, McNamara said Lisa Primiano, Chief of the Division of Planning and Development at DEM, is working to secure funding for a plan to raise the height of the causeway above the high tide line, eliminating the drowning risk. “So things are moving along as quickly as they can with an environmental project,” McNamara said.

Read the full article here.

Status Update: Progress on Causeway Repair

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Marsh restoration at Salter Grove will be a component of improvement plans

The RI DEM is now proceeding with a property survey of the causeway at Salter Grove to determine the type, amount, and cost of materials for its repair. They will also look to provide some marsh restoration as part of any project in this area, similar to that at Goddard Memorial State Park’s new boat ramp.  A likely source of funding for this repair project has been identified.

After the survey is completed in about a month, DEM will prepare more detailed plans and provide them to the City of Warwick, FoSG, and other interested parties prior to finalizing any plan.

Things are moving along! Stay tuned for further news…