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New technique to save Buzzards Bay salt marshes being piloted in Dartmouth and Fairhaven

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is working to address the problem of salt marsh decline on Buzzards Bay by assessing a restoration technique that has been shown to be effective in other places in the Northeast.

11 great places for trail running in the fall and winter

Immerse yourself in nature by hitting the trails. Take this list of 11 great places for trail running around Buzzards Bay, and go on an adventure.

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.

Up where the Bay’s rivers begin, new Rochester acquisition protects part of vast watershed forest

A 221-acre parcel of forest and wetlands in the northeastern corner of Rochester that sits at the headwaters of the Sippican River is now permanently protected by the Buzzards Bay Coalition, preserving critical habitat for wildlife and for public access.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Virus can't stop Baywatchers: Coalition completes its 29th season of water quality monitoring.

The Baywatcher’s program wrapped up its 29th consecutive year of water quality monitoring on Buzzards Bay last week, completing a season that nearly didn’t happen due to the coronavirus.

Kicking off the Coalition’s protection of Cuttyhunk with an internship immersed in island life

Skylah Reis spent the summer just seven miles from home but a world away from where she grew up, helping to launch the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s new, long-term role in protecting and managing the unique lands and habitats on Cuttyhunk Island.

Coalition's 32nd Annual Meeting offers virtual trip around Buzzards Bay

The 32nd Annual Meeting of the Buzzards Bay Coalition took place on Thursday, Aug. 20, as a virtual event, via YouTube .