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State Advises Falmouth to Work with Coalition on Wastewater Management Plan
 Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Ian Bowles issued a certificate last month on the Environmental Notification Form (ENF) submitted in December by the Town of Falmouth regarding the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Planning Project for the South Coast watershed areas. In it, he advised the Town of Falmouth to work with the Coalition to determine the impacts wastewater discharges will have on receiving waters in Buzzards Bay, and requested a plan for sewer service in the West Falmouth Harbor watershed.
"We are pleased that the Secretary directed the town to address our major concerns with this project proposal," said Coalition Advocacy Director Korrin Petersen. "To date, no analysis has been completed with regard to the impact effluent will have on the receiving waters. This is a central question that needs answering before the town proceeds..." Read more here
Photo: Algae bloom caused by nitrogen pollution in West Falmouth Harbor, by Dennis Aubrey.
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Shipyard Farm Receives "Double Layer" of Protection
A new type of partnership between the Coalition and the Fairhaven-Acushnet Land Preservation Trust has resulted in "double-protection" of the coastal property on Sconticut Neck Road known as Shipyard Farm, which spans 53 acres of saltmarsh, hayfields and forested wetlands along Nasketucket Bay.
The property may be a familiar sight to many who visit or live on Sconticut Neck, as it is characterized by a large wooden sign and rustic stone wall that stretches along the roadside, just low enough to offer up a panoramic view of rolling meadows and coastal woodlands.
The land trust, which owns the land, donated a conservation restriction to the Coalition in support of funds awarded through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant program. Funds awarded through this program are part of the criminal fine paid by the Bouchard Transportation Company for the April 27, 2003 Oil Spill in Buzzards Bay... Read more here
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7 Environmental Organizations + 3 Workshops
+ 1 Location = Shrink Your Footprint
The Coalition, in collaboration with the Buttonwood Park Zoo, Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust, Lloyd Center for the Environment, Massachusetts Audubon Society, SEEAL, and Westport River Watershed Alliance, are hosting three workshops exploring how we all might save the planet (and Buzzards Bay) by shrinking our carbon footprints.
All workshops will be held on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford. All workshops are free and open to the public.
Living Green (March 15) will demonstrate how easy and beneficial it is to "live green," from energy-saving opportunities to offsetting your footprint by a simple click of your mouse.
Driving Green (April 19) will highlight transportation alternatives and "green" driving habits to help you reduce emissions and conserve fuel.
The Growing Green workshop, held on February 16, kicked off the Shrink Your Footprint workshop series with a terrific start. More than 100 people filled the zoo's education room to hear local experts speak about ways to protect Massachusetts' coastal waters through environmentally-friendly landscaping practices, including xeriscaping, composting, and ecological wastewater management solutions. If you missed this excellent opportunity and want to learn the ins and outs of "growing green," click here to download some of the speakers' informative materials.
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 Fish Buzzards Bay
The
Coalition for Buzzards Bay invites you to an afternoon of lectures on
fishing, Saturday, March 8. Fish Buzzards Bay will provide recreational fishing
enthusiasts a great chance to hear from local experts on one of the best
ways to enjoy our Bay... Read more here
Illustration by Bill Shattuck
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Ready...Get Set...GO Mark Your Calendars!
 Swim Buzzards Bay, Saturday, July 19
Make a splash at the 15th Annual Swim Buzzards Bay on July 19. This 1.2-mile open-water swim through the beautiful waters of Buzzards Bay is one of the Coalition's important fundraising event of the year.
Details Coming Soon!
 2nd Annual Watershed Ride, October 5
Don't miss out on what many say is the cycle event of the season! Thanks to the fantastic success of last year's ride, we've decided to do it all over again! So start pedaling, and help us Save Buzzards Bay by participating in this year's Watershed Ride. It's a great opportunity for cyclists of all levels to enjoy some of the most scenic and varied cycling routes surrounding Buzzards Bay.
Details Coming Soon!
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Cabin Fever Setting In? Make it Your Mission - Get a Job with the Coalition
Advocacy Specialist
The Coalition is seeking a highly-motivated, talented, and articulate Advocacy Specialist to provide policy and legal support to help save Buzzards Bay. If you have the right skills, the right experience, and especially the right commitment, check out the job description and contact Korrin Petersen.
River Herring Monitoring Assistant
This seasonal (March-June), part-time position helps monitor the anadromous fish run yearly count in the Acushnet River, New Bedford and in the Wankinko and Agawam River, Wareham. Responsibilities include a mix of outdoor monitoring and fieldwork, contacting and working with volunteers, data entry, and video analysis work. Click here for a full job description.
Assistant Coordinator - 2008 Citizens Water Quality Monitoring Program
This seasonal (May-August), part-time position helps to coordinate our Baywatchers Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program and our additional watershed Natural Resource Monitoring programs (i.e. Stream Flow, Anadromous Fish, Salt Marsh). Responsibilities include assisting with the coordination and training of approximately 130 volunteers, water quality and natural resource monitoring, data entry, and public outreach. Click here for a full job description.
Interested applicants may apply for one or both of the "Monitoring Programs" positions advertised above.
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No Need for a Real Job? Why Not Volunteer?
Click here for details.
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Items of Interest to CBB Members
Attend the Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference, March 29
Learn everything you need to know about land conservation at the 2008 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference on Saturday, March 29 at Worcester Technical High School from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The conference is sponsored by the Trustees of Reservations - Putnam Conservation Institute and the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition and will offer a full day of workshops and discussions focusing on the legal, financial, political, and social aspects of land conservation. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Registration fee: $38.00 before March 14; $58.00 after March 14. Click here for details on how to register.
Welcome Spring with The 300 Committee's 2008 Speaker Series
To herald the coming of spring, The 300 Committee is excited to offer three nature talks, presented by experts in their fields. The talks are free and open to the public. They will be held at Falmouth's Highfield Hall and will all begin at 7:30 pm.
Thursday, February 28
Wildflowers in Four Seasons, Anne Wagner
Wednesday, March 20
Special Places Close to Home: Highlights from Mass Audubon's Mid- and Upper Cape Sanctuaries and the Coastal Waterbird Program, Ian Ives
Friday, April 4
The Nature and Culture of Bhutan, Chris Leahy
Click here for more information.
Intern Position Available at the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust
The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust is looking for a Land Stewardship Intern to work part-time beginning in late May. For job details, click here.
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CBB in the News
Much of the Coalition's work puts us at the
forefront of the region's top environmental issues.
Here are a few recent stories that mention our efforts. |
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