The towns of Tiverton and Little Compton are the only two Rhode Island communities located within the Buzzards Bay watershed. The West Branch of the Westport River begins in Tiverton, and the boundary of Buzzards Bay begins at Sakonnet Point in Little Compton. Together, these two towns cover a total of 53 square miles, 41% of which is located within the Buzzards Bay area. As of the 2010 Census, Tiverton was home to 15,780 residents and Little Compton was home to 3,492 residents.
Upcoming Events Near Tiverton & Little Compton
Places To Go Near Tiverton & Little Compton
Adamsville Landing
This quiet boat launch in Westport is the perfect place to begin a paddling adventure on the Westport River West Branch.
Horseneck Beach State Reservation
With two miles of sand and surf, the 600-acre Horseneck Beach State Reservation is a recreational paradise in Westport.
Head of Westport Town Landing
Head of Westport Town Landing is a quaint spot for paddlers to begin a journey down the Westport River East Branch.
Current Issues
Nitrogen Pollution
Nitrogen pollution is the greatest long-term threat to the health of Buzzards Bay. We all contribute nitrogen pollution to our local waterways. Fortunately, we can all do our part to stop it.
Read More ›Working to Save Buzzards Bay
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is a membership-supported organization dedicated to improving the health of the Buzzards Bay ecosystem for all through education, conservation, research, and advocacy.We work to protect clean water on the Bay and on the land: