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Scientists work to solve Westport River’s eroding salt marsh mystery

A new research project brings together scientists from across Buzzards Bay to understand why salt marshes on the Westport River are collapsing.

Team Buzzards Bay raises over $20,000 for clean water at Falmouth Road Race

Team Buzzards Bay competed in the 2016 New Balance Falmouth Road Race through the "Numbers for Nonprofits" program.

Widespread ‘rusty tide’ algae bloom appears in Buzzards Bay

For the first time since 2012, a nitrogen pollution-fueled algae bloom called “rusty tide” has appeared in several Buzzards Bay harbors and coves this August.

Who wants ice cream? 17 sweet Buzzards Bay trails and beaches to visit before summer ends

These 17 parks, beaches, and trails are a stone’s throw from some of the Buzzards Bay region's favorite ice cream shops.

Foam pollution cleaned up from Mattapoisett salt marsh [PHOTOS]

After two years of tireless local advocacy, Brandt Island Cove salt marsh in Mattapoisett is clean of foam pollution that once littered the marsh.

Ten Years of the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

When Dartmouth resident Tom Gidwitz participated in the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s very first Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride in 2007, he and the 39 other cyclists who signed up for the 75-mile, day-long bike ride from Westport to Woods Hole weren’t quite sure what to expect.

Latest 'State of Buzzards Bay' score reflects encouraging pause in decline of local waters

Nitrogen pollution in Buzzards Bay did not get worse in 2015 for the first time in over a decade, according to the Coalition’s latest State of Buzzards Bay report.

How (and where) to go snorkeling in Buzzards Bay

If you’re looking for a new way to cool off from summer’s heat, snorkeling in Buzzards Bay provides just the ticket!

10 reasons to bike in the 10th anniversary Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on Oct. 2

From scenic new routes to a fun waterfront finish line party, here’s 10 reasons why you don’t want to miss the 10th anniversary of southeastern New England’s best charity bike ride.

Governor vetoes $125,000 for Buzzards Bay monitoring in 2017 state budget

The governor’s veto puts the future of the Baywatchers program – and clean water in your community – at risk.