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$1 million in federal funding will help save Allens Pond

A $1 million federal grant will provide one of the last major pieces of funding to forever protect more than 200 acres of scenic coastal forests, wetlands, and working farmland on Allens Pond in Dartmouth.

12 places on the South Coast to take a Sunday stroll

Even if you have a busy schedule, making the time for a simple Sunday stroll can help improve your heart health, ease stress, and create a connection to the outdoors.

10 reasons why 2016 was a great year for Buzzards Bay

2016 sure has been a challenging year on the national and global level. But here at home on Buzzards Bay, it was an exceptional year of progress.

Acushnet River Reserve expands with protection of 9 riverfront acres

The Coalition has protected another 9 acres on the Acushnet River, growing the popular Acushnet River Reserve network of places where people can explore and enjoy the outdoors.

At Massachusetts Maritime Academy, students using technology to collect strong science in upper Buzzards Bay

The academy’s partnership with the Coalition has created a new project for students studying careers in marine biology and environmental research.

9 acres conserved in Westport another step in protection of Angeline Brook

The Coalition continues to move forward with saving one of the most important remaining native sea-run brook trout habitats in southern New England.

6 tips to enjoy the outdoors during hunting season

With proper awareness and some simple precautions, both hunters and hikers can enjoy the outdoors this time of year.

How to protect your land forever with a conservation restriction

Land conservation doesn’t always mean purchasing a property outright. In fact, most of the land that the Coalition conserves is protected using a tool called a conservation restriction.

Invasive Phragmites removed from Buzzards Bay salt ponds in Dartmouth and Falmouth [PHOTOS]

The salt marshes around Salters Pond, Flume Pond, and Gunning Point Pond are now nearly free of Phragmites after a three-year project to dramatically reduce these invasive weeds.

Largest land conservation project in Bay’s history will forever protect Allens Pond

The Coalition is leading the effort to conserve over 200 acres of coastal forests, wetlands, and working farmland on Allens Pond to save this jewel of Buzzards Bay forever.