The Swim is a 1.2 mile open-water swim through the warm waters of Buzzards Bay. It’s also an important fundraising event for the Coalition. So jump in and join us and make the statement that clean water and a healthy environment are important to you.
Baywatchers Needed!
Do you have an insatiable urge to make a difference in the future of Buzzards Bay? Is your inner scientist yearning to jump out and collect some data? Don’t delay – join Baywatchers today! Click here to learn more.
What Has Changed and Why Isn’t The Bay Fully Protected?
Five years ago, on April 27, 2003, the Bouchard Transportation 120 oil barge ran aground in Buzzards Bay, which caused a gash in the bottom of the single-hull barge that gushed nearly 100,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil – the second largest spill in the Bay’s history.
The impacts were devastating, as the oil contaminated 93 miles of shoreline, killed hundreds of birds, and closed thousands of acres of shellfish beds. To this day, the insidious long-term consequences are not fully understood.
Since then, the Coalition has fought tirelessly to strengthen oil spill prevention rules to protect the Bay from future spill disasters, as the Bay is a primary route for barges and small tankers transporting petroleum products into Boston and northern New England.
