We are hiring a Napatree Naturalist! Join The Watch Hill Conservancy and contribute to the preservation of the wildlife and habitats in the Napatree Point Conservation Area. As a team member, you will educate visitors about local natural history, uphold the Respectful Enjoyment Rules, and assist with scientific data collection. This position offers valuable experience in the conservation field. Napatree Naturalist (Seasonal Part-Time Position) Continue Reading
The Watch Hill Conservancy's mission is to conserve, enhance, and maintain the natural, scenic, and historic values of Watch Hill and Little Narragansett Bay.
Stay Informed
Happy New Year! We look forward to welcoming you back to attend more fabulous programming in our 2026 season. You are an important partner and advocate in the protection and preservation of our historic community. Thank you for attending our events to celebrate our efforts to maintain the beauty and character of Watch Hill and the Napatree Point Conservation Area. Continue Reading
Celebrate The 25th Anniversary of The Watch Hill Conservancy. Support the Napatree Point Conservation Area and Adopt a Plover today! Continue Reading
Recent Initiatives
Bay Street Improvement
The Conservancy undertook a major project to remove the 73 unsightly utility poles located in and around the Village of Watch Hill, along the loop of Bay Street, Fort Road, Larkin Road, Bluff Avenue and Plimpton Road. This ambitious endeavor included burying electrical lines, water lines, storm drainage and relocating the electrical transformers.
Planning for Resilience
Watch Hill, by nature of its low elevation and proximity to the sea, is extremely vulnerable to inundation from sea level rise and storm surge. Nuisance tides now flood many streets in the community and access to some local destinations such as the Beach Club, Yacht Club, and Beach Cabanas is already difficult. Conditions will only get worse as sea levels rise.
Informing Community
A common theme that ripples through many of The Watch Hill Conservancy’s programs is informing our community. Young, old, residents, or visitors, we strive to make our community better aware of environmental, social, technical, political, and literary issues. We do this in many ways.