News

Construction Starts on Century Bog Restoration

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.

Study Finds Causeway is Not Clogging Dartmouth’s Estuaries with Sand

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.

Strategic Bog Projects for Climate Resilience

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.

Key Nasketucket Bay Shoreline Property Acquired by Coalition for Salt Marsh Migration

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.

Weweantic Headlands Property in Carver Awarded Mass Trail Grant

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.

Coalition Staff, Interns Training to Run the Falmouth Road Race

Meet the staff members who are participating in the Falmouth Road Race this year to support the Coalition.

The 33rd Buzzards Bay Swim is in the Books!

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.

Onset Bay Center Summer of Fun Has Begun

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.

Two Coastal Land Projects in Dartmouth Will Help Areas With Climate Resilience

Davoll Field and a 23-acre plot on Little River Road both will enable the migration of salt marsh in their respective areas.

Conservation Assist Adds “Double Protection” to Thirty Acres on Marion’s Planting Island Cove

A conservation restriction prohibits any subdivision and development, but allows for passive recreation and the maintenance of the boardwalk, pavilion, and existing parking area.