Download current and back issues of our newsletters, water quality reports, and more - all publications in PDF format.

Buzzards Bay Current - Our biannual newsletter covering Coalition news and Bay issues.

The Coalition for Buzzards Bay Annual Report

State of the Bay Report 2007 [540 KB PDF] - This report examines the current state of Buzzards Bay in three categories: Pollution, Watershed Health, and Living Resources.  In 2007, Buzzards Bay scores 45 on a scale of 0 to 100—down 3 points from the 2003 score.

State of the Bay Report 2003 [6.9 MB PDF] - This report examines the current state of Buzzards Bay in three categories: Pollution, Watershed Health, and Living Resources.

Water Quality Publications

Buzzards Bay Water Quality Signs - Using water quality monitoring data from 1992-2003, signs detail the health of specific Bay harbors and coves.

Buzzards Bay Health Index, Nutrient-Related Water Quality, 1992-2005 [1.3 MB PDF]

Baywatchers III Poster [1.94 MB PDF] - A synthesis of Baywatchers water quality monitoring data collected from 1992-2001.

Baywatchers II Report - A synthesis of Baywatchers water quality monitoring data 1992-1998.

Conservation Publications

Saving Buzzards Bay Lands Campaign Final Report [11.1 MB PDF]

Watershed - A periodic newsletter for landowners in the Buzzards Bay watershed.

Advocacy Publications

Turn The Tide - A periodic newsletter highlighting the work of the Turn the Tide partnership which is working to restore the health and vitality of Dartmouth's waters.

We Can Restore West Falmouth Harbor [540 KB PDF] -  Published in the Fall of 2006, this newsletter explains the significant nitrogen pollution problem facing West Falmouth Harbor and outlines an action plan to restore this coastal ecosystem of regional importance.

The Future of New Bedford Harbor [2.1 MB PDF] - Published in November 2000, this publication is an action plan to reduce nitrogen overloading to New Bedford Harbor.

Public Comments - The Coalition pursues the restoration and protection of the Bay ecosystem through the regulatory and legal process at the local, state, and federal levels. As part of this effort, our Advoacy Program prepare comments to proposed development projects, legislation, and other important issues.

Fact Sheets

S.2374, "An Act to Prevent Oil Spills in Buzzards Bay [60 KB PDF]

Education Publications

One Bay...Our Bay - A colorful poster featuring watershed facts, major threats to Buzzards Bay, and useful information on ways you can save the Bay everyday. Contact John Vasconcellos at (508)999-6363 ext. 202 for a free copy.  Large quantities available for teachers, clubs, and groups.

Buzzwords - The newsletter for kids who care about Buzzards Bay.

Along the Shores of Mattapoisett [64 KB PDF] | What is a Watershed? [92 KB PDF]