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Delicious coastal recipes to try using 12 ingredients you can harvest from Buzzards Bay

Clean water in Buzzards Bay has a delicious upside: fantastic seafood for your dinner table! Here are some classic and creative ways to prepare some of Buzzards Bay’s coastal favorites.

Restoration of The Bogs in Mattapoisett will improve property for water, wildlife, and people

The streams and wetlands at The Bogs in Mattapoisett will provide improved water flow and better wildlife habitat as part of a Coalition-led restoration project, beginning later this year.

In Memoriam: Richard Wheeler

We are deeply saddened at the passing of Richard Wheeler of Onset. Dick was a longtime Coalition supporter, a lifelong educator, an environmental advocate, and the namesake for our New Bedford Bay learning center.

Westport Fishermen’s Association leaves a legacy of clean water for the Westport River

The Coalition is proud to carry on the Westport Fisherman's Association's legacy of protecting clean water in Westport and across Buzzards Bay.

Where to go beachcombing on Buzzards Bay — and 14 objects to look for

Beachcombing is a fun four-season activity that will help you get some fresh air and find fascinating treasures on the Bay's beaches.

Allens Pond protection advances with conservation of 29 acres of coastal forests and wetlands

The Coalition is continuing to lead an effort that will ultimately save nearly 250 acres surrounding Dartmouth's Allens Pond, one of the most significant coastal habitats in southern New England.

Acushnet Sawmill will expand into New Bedford this year

The Coalition’s popular riverfront park, the Acushnet Sawmill, will expand into New Bedford with safer access, more parking, and new community gardens.

10 reasons why 2018 was another great year for Buzzards Bay

Although so much remains to be done to protect and restore the Bay’s health, I’m proud to share with you some of our greatest accomplishments from 2018.

15 spots around Buzzards Bay to watch the sunrise

With an abundance of east-facing coastline, Buzzards Bay has some outstanding sunrise spots where the morning colors are reflected and magnified by ocean waters, still ponds, and quiet bays.

Onset Bay Center moves ahead with completion of first phase of Wickets Island restoration

Wickets Island in Onset Bay is one step closer to becoming a safe and welcoming place where people of all ages can come to discover Buzzards Bay.