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8 hot outdoor activities for cold winter days

When cabin fever strikes, there’s no better way to chase off winter’s chill than with some time spent outdoors.

(Yet another) Federal court victory upholds Bay oil spill prevention rules

A federal district judge has rejected an out-of-state oil shipping industry group’s legal challenges to state oil spill protection laws for Buzzards Bay. The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper represents a complete denial of efforts to invalidate the provision of the Massachusetts Oil Spill Prevention Act that requires all oil barges to be guided through the Bay by a tugboat escort.

Celebrate the new year by exploring the newest places on Discover Buzzards Bay

This year we added 76 new places to Discover Buzzards Bay, our online tool that helps you find unique and exciting ways to get outdoors.

Horseshoe Mill dam comes down, opening over 3 miles of fish habitat on the Weweantic River

Removing the dam will help a diverse population of fish and strengthen the river against climate change.

10 reasons why 2019 was another great year for Buzzards Bay

As a supporter, you know that Saving Buzzards Bay is accomplished through ongoing pollution cleanup, focused land protection, active restoration and community engagement, in projects and initiatives like these 10 from the past year.

Explore our newest reserve, Carvalho Farm, on Nasketucket Bay

On November 26, town officials and members of the public gathered in a Fairhaven meadow in the November sunshine to celebrate the opening of Carvalho Farm, the Coalition’s newest public reserve.

Fall and winter fishing around the Bay is "cooler" than you think

The weather is turning chilly, and you’ve replaced your shorts and T-shirt for pants and a parka – but that’s no reason to hang up your fishing pole.

Staff team hired to lead new Onset Bay Center

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is excited to announce that Katherine Garofoli and Tom Tucker have been hired to serve as the Onset Bay Center’s first Director and Program Manager.

Rhode Island groups support funding for Cuttyhunk protection

Four Rhode Island groups support re-allocating funds, set aside for bird conservation projects, to the Coalition’s Cuttyhunk Conservation Project instead.