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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.

Coalition joins forces with Southcoast Health to promote healthy, active outdoor recreation

Discover Buzzards Bay is a resource to help local residents find unique and exciting ways to explore the outdoors, get some exercise, and connect with nature.

150 bike for clean water at 10th anniversary Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride

150 cyclists pedaled across Southeastern New England on Sunday, Oct. 2 during the 10th anniversary Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride. The event raised more than $120,000 to support the Coalition’s work.

One graph shows the stunning collapse of bay scallop populations in Buzzards Bay

Bay scallops were once to Buzzards Bay what oysters were to the Chesapeake Bay and Long Island Sound. But today, our once-abundant bay scallops have all but disappeared.