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How to explore the Assawompset Pond Complex
Take in woodland tranquility and abundant water views within the Assawompset Pond Complex, a system of conservation lands around five freshwater ponds in Lakeville, Middleborough, and Rochester.
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New nitrogen-reducing septic systems help protect clean water in Westport
Westport's year-round population is growing rapidly, which means more people using septic systems. Nearby waterways are showing clear signs that too much nitrogen is reaching their ecosystems.
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Cleanup at former auto salvage yard will help advance renewal of the Acushnet River
This former auto salvage yard on the Acushnet River will play an important role in the larger cleanup of New Bedford Harbor, and will one day be transformed into a public park.
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It’s your Bay, so get outside and enjoy it! Whether on the water or on land, you can find an outdoor activity and discover your Buzzards Bay today.

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Over 300 cyclists raise record $215,000 for clean water at 13th annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

Over 300 cyclists raise record $215,000 for clean water at 13th annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

Oct 07, 2019

Pedaling beneath sunny skies and moderate winds on a cool fall day, cyclists broke records for both participation and fundraising at the 13th annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, held on Sunday, October 6.

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Coalition and DNRT move forward with protection of Apponagansett Bay Farm Reserve

Coalition and DNRT move forward with protection of Apponagansett Bay Farm Reserve

Sep 25, 2019

The project to preserve this property will nearly complete the protection of natural lands surrounding the Dike Creek salt marshes, creating an extraordinary contiguous area of conservation land.

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Cleanup at former auto salvage yard will help advance renewal of the Acushnet River

Cleanup at former auto salvage yard will help advance renewal of the Acushnet River

Sep 19, 2019

This former auto salvage yard on the Acushnet River will play an important role in the larger cleanup of New Bedford Harbor, and will one day be transformed into a public park.

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Upcoming Events

Itty Bitty Bay Explorers: Nature Jenga

Itty Bitty Bay Explorers: Nature Jenga

Wed, October 16

9:00AM - 10:00AM

Brainard Marsh,
Marion

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Mindful Meditation

Mindful Meditation

Wed, October 16

9:00AM - 11:00AM

Wildlands Trust,
Plymouth

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“Making” Photographs in Westport Fields and Woods

“Making” Photographs in Westport Fields and Woods

Thu, October 17

8:30AM - 10:30AM

Westport Woods Conservation Park,
Westport

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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:

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You can help save Buzzards Bay. Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition, and become one of more than 9,800 members who support our work to protect clean water.

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