US Congress Members Oppose Oil Drilling in The Bahamas
Local environmentalists urge gov’t to heed strong concerns expressed by representatives the country’s most important trading partner and strategic ally The local conservation community is urging the government of the Bahamas to pay heed to the strong concerns expressed by 16 members of Congress and reject a proposal for oil drilling just miles off […]
Greetings Board Members, Members, Friends and Supporters: This year had dawned upon us with challenges we could never have imagined. Just to state it dramatically, a very steep climb has without warning appeared in front of us. That climb began for the Bahamas on September 1, 2019, and now on April 20, 2020, that climb […]
As we say goodbye to another year, and another decade we are thankful to you our supporters for your continued dedication to helping us preserve our beautiful environment for generations to come. This year has had its challenges but despite setbacks, it was still a wonderful year! The work continues. We welcome 2020….. Here are some […]
More Than 1.8 Million Gallons Spilled; Cleanup Effort Appears to be Inadequate The Bahamas oil spill during Hurricane Dorian contaminated water in critical wetland habitat, including an area more than one mile away from the spill, according to sampling done by Waterkeepers Bahamas, Save the Bays, and Waterkeeper Alliance. The groups took water samples at […]
I am a man and I cry. There, I have said it. I cry for the inhumanity of human against human. I cry for all the parts and parcels of The Bahamas that Bahamians do not have access to. Please, please do not make Lighthouse Point one of them. Every time I learn of a […]
Save the Bays named partner by leading global nonprofit Affiliation will give local advocacy group access to funding from more than 1,200 environmentally conscious companies and individuals around the world A reputation for fearless and groundbreaking environmental advocacy has led to Save the Bays being named an official partner of one of the world’s foremost […]
Declaring it was proud to help impart lifesaving skills to children growing up on an island surrounded by water, the fast-growing environmental movement Save The Bays today presented a substantial grant to the YMCA SOS Learn to Swim program in Grand Bahama. The contribution will pave the way for thousands of children to take an […]
A surging environmentalist group is raising the alarm over what they call “yet another irresponsible construction project” in the Family Islands. Following a recent tour of the Treasure Sands Club in Abaco, directors from Save The Bays expressed concern and dismay over dredging off a world-famous beach. Treasure Cay, known for its pristine three […]
EARTHCARE is very concerned by the revelations in the press regarding the development plans for Bimini. Several Environmental Organizations have been trying to find out if there is an Environmental Impact Assessment completed for the proposed development. The most recent entity to assume control of the former “Bimini Bay Resort”, the Genting Group, a Malaysian […]
