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Six stunning cycling routes on quiet country roads
Buzzards Bay is a bicyclist’s dream. From Little Compton, R.I., to Falmouth, MA, cyclists will find plenty of routes to excite the senses—views of verdant farms and quaint villages, the tang of salt air along coastal beaches and salt marshes, and the deep quiet of peaceful woodlands and backroads.
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Horseshoe Mill dam comes down, opening over 3 miles of fish habitat on the Weweantic River
Removing the dam will help a diverse population of fish and strengthen the river against climate change.
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West Falmouth Harbor protection advances with conservation of 10 acres of coastal lands
The land deal, secured by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and The 300 Committee Land Trust, protects undisturbed wetlands and coastal forest, including over 2,000 feet of shoreline on West Falmouth Harbor and a salt pond.
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Bike for Clean Water at the Watershed Ride on Oct. 4

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A new adventure is waiting for you to discover.

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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Cross-Country Skiing

Dog Walking

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Geocaching

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Summer 2019 water quality declined slightly throughout Buzzards Bay

Summer 2019 water quality declined slightly throughout Buzzards Bay

Jun 29, 2020

Water quality conditions measured in Buzzards Bay during the summer of 2019 offer a stark reminder about the impact of land development, outdated infrastructure, and climate change on the health of the Bay.

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Appreciating the ride

Appreciating the ride

Aug 07, 2020

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Cycling an antidote to daily stress

Cycling an antidote to daily stress

Aug 03, 2020

Dr. Michele Grossman and her teammates on the SouthCoasters Cycling Team—doctors with South Coast Health Care—enjoy training for the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride almost as much as actually cycling the route.

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Upcoming Events

2020 Falmouth Road Race

2020 Falmouth Road Race

Sat, August 15 -
Sat, August 29

The First At-Home Edition,
New Bedford

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2020 Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

2020 Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

Sun, October 04

Sakonnet Point, RI to Woods Hole,
Falmouth

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Pumpkin Day at Bourne Farm

Pumpkin Day at Bourne Farm

Sat, October 10

9:00AM - 3:00PM

Bourne Farm,
Falmouth

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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 10,000 members who support our work to protect clean water.

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