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Clear and bright: winter brings excellent conditions for stargazing
When the days grow short, nature offers consolation: an amazing light show that takes place every clear evening. Winter is a fantastic time for stargazing here in New England.
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Collaboration saves Aucoot woodlands in Marion from threat of development
A strategically-important 33-acre stretch of forested wetlands and woodlands just north of Route 6 in Marion will be permanently protected thanks to broad community collaboration.
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Restoring eelgrass in West Falmouth Harbor by installing conservation moorings
Work is underway on the installation of conservation moorings in West Falmouth Harbor. The project aims to help restore eelgrass, which plays a vital role in the health of the harbor. The effort will be complete by next spring.
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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.

Beachcombing

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Birding & Wildlife Observation

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Cross-Country Skiing

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Planning to get outside more in 2021?

Planning to get outside more in 2021?

Jan 08, 2021

In 2021, people are setting New Year's resolutions that center on celebrating nature in the thousands of acres of open space preserved for public access from Sakonnet Point and Westport to Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Cuttyhunk.

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BBC receives highest Charity Navigator rating for transparency, accountability, and sound fiscal management

BBC receives highest Charity Navigator rating for transparency, accountability, and sound fiscal management

Jan 04, 2021

The Buzzards Bay Coalition has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the third consecutive year, affirming the organization's commitment to transparency, accountability, and sound fiscal management.

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Saving land where the Westport River begins

Saving land where the Westport River begins

Dec 28, 2020

More than 50 acres of woods and wetlands that border the massive Southeastern Massachusetts BioReserve and drain toward the East Branch of the Westport River will be permanently protected from development through a partnership between the City of Fall River and the Buzzards Bay Coalition.

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Upcoming Events

Mindfulness Walk: Winter Series

Mindfulness Walk: Winter Series

Sun, January 31

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Agawam River Trail,
Wareham

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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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