The project marks the final major step in a years-long effort to restore the Red Brook watershed, creating lasting benefits for fish and wildlife, clean water, and the public.
Because the scientists found that sand is deposited mostly during storm events from offshore, they predict that these Dartmouth areas will be affected even more with the progression of climate change and its greater storm frequency and intensity.
As sea levels rise, salt marshes need gently sloped places to establish, and a restored cranberry bog adjacent to a tidal waterway can be the perfect location for that. This is climate adaptation in action.
A 100-acre waterfront purchase by the Coalition on the north side of the bay has expanded the opportunities for people to access and enjoy this extraordinary, rich and diverse natural shoreline.
A $100,000 grant from the state DCR’s Recreational Trails Program (Mass Trails) will support construction of 1.2 miles of 10-foot-wide, two-way, fully accessible trail at the main entrance to the property.
Meet the staff members who are participating in the Falmouth Road Race this year to support the Coalition.
To raise funds to protect clean water and preserve the watershed, 199 swimmers swam 1.2 miles from New Bedford to Fairhaven on June 20.
Summer camps are off to a lively start, now with swimming lessons led by qualified American Red Cross water safety instructors and a fleet of smaller kayaks designed specifically for our younger campers.
Davoll Field and a 23-acre plot on Little River Road both will enable the migration of salt marsh in their respective areas.
A conservation restriction prohibits any subdivision and development, but allows for passive recreation and the maintenance of the boardwalk, pavilion, and existing parking area.