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Strengthening the conservation community

The Coalition co-sponsored a virtual gathering of regional conservation leaders at the annual Southeastern Massachusetts Land Trust Convocation, to share new trends and best practices.

Taking the time to be mindful in nature can be good for our health

A mindfulness walk can be good for mind, body, and soul. Best of all, it's an activity that can be done at any park or reserve near your home.

Fair winds for sailing program through partnership with Mass Maritime

The Coalition and Massachusetts Maritime Academy have established a partnership to facilitate instructional sailing programs at the Onset Bay Center (OBC) this summer.

We will be swimming, running and riding in 2021

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is moving forward with plans to launch its full slate of signature outdoor events in 2021, promoting the protection of Buzzards Bay while adapting the activities to meet the evolving public health requirements of the pandemic.

Coalition offers self-guided outdoor activities for winter vacation

For February vacation, the Coalition has organized a set of child-friendly activities and guides that can be used by children, adults and families. The goal is to spend time in the outdoors and discover the beauty of the Buzzards Bay region’s natural resources, while following social distancing precautions.

Making it easier and quicker to optimize nitrogen-reduction in residential septic systems

The Coalition has won a $75,000 grant to support testing a faster and more efficient approach to monitoring the effectiveness of nitrogen-reducing septic systems.

Monitoring Bay water quality takes an entire village to get it done

This year, the Baywatchers program will mark its 30th season, a feat made possible thanks to a large network of people, partner organizations and supporters of the Coalition.

Planning to get outside more in 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.

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

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.

The 10 best things that happened for Buzzards Bay in 2020

This year, the Buzzards Bay Coalition made significant progress on every front—ongoing pollution cleanup, focused land protection, active restoration, and community engagement—thanks to our supporters and partners, and together we will accomplish even more in 2021.