In response to concerns raised in the local community about increased college student alcohol use and related consequences in the Narragansett community yet desiring a cooperative relationship of mutual respect and trust between the communities of the Town of Narragansett and the University of Rhode Island, the Narragansett-URI Coalition was formed in 2000.

The Coalition focuses on the following key areas:

• Improving the quality of life in all neighborhoods for permanent residents and URI renters
• Reducing underage drinking and harmful consequences of substance abuse
• Increasing the awareness, community involvement and support of the Coalition's work

For more information please see the Coalition website.