About SPC

The Salt Ponds Coalition was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in 1986.   The Coalition acts as a focal point for programs designed to preserve nine coastal salt ponds along the Rhode Island Atlantic coastline which provide wildlife habitat, public recreation, and contribute substantial revenues to two of Rhode Island's largest industries: tourism and fisheries. The salt ponds are a unique resource for Rhode Island and are threatened by rapid development of the region.

In 1993, the Salt Ponds Coalition merged with The Rhode Island Salt Pond Watchers to further their collective efforts to protect and preserve these ponds.  The Coalition conducts ongoing water-quality surveys, public outreach programs and works to focus legislative and regulatory attention on protecting these valuable resources.

Our ecological expertise and testing data is available to other New England coastal areas with similar needs.  Just contact us!