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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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The 14th annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

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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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Nearly 300 cyclists rode for clean water at the 14th Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

Nearly 300 cyclists rode for clean water at the 14th Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

Oct 04, 2020

Two hundred sixty five cyclists pedaled across Southeastern New England on Sunday to show their support for clean water during the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride.

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New effort launched to reverse declining water quality in James Pond on Martha’s Vineyard

New effort launched to reverse declining water quality in James Pond on Martha’s Vineyard

Sep 28, 2020

An effort to better understand James Pond's vital connection to Vineyard Sound and improve its overall water quality has been launched by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and West Tisbury property owners.

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Coalition completes installation of nitrogen-reducing septic systems in West Falmouth for major demonstration project

Coalition completes installation of nitrogen-reducing septic systems in West Falmouth for major demonstration project

Sep 27, 2020

West Falmouth Harbor now offers a model for reducing pollution from septic systems that could be replicated in other communities. In fact, it is already inspiring action.

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Upcoming Events

Teens take action

Teens take action

Fri, September 25 -
Fri, November 06

Onset Bay Center ,
Wareham

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Spooking Stargazing

Spooking Stargazing

Wed, October 28

7:00PM

The Bogs,
Mattapoisett

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Watershed Runners

Watershed Runners

Thu, October 29

4:30PM

Copicut Woods,
Fall River

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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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