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How to dig for quahogs in Buzzards Bay

Digging for quahogs is lots of fun, and easier than you might think. Here’s everything you need to know about quahogging in Buzzards Bay.

Coalition protects 140 acres around Nasketucket Bay in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett, with more to come this fall

The Coalition has permanently protected 140 acres of forests, fields, and salt marshes in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett, completing the first half of the Nasketucket Bay Land Conservation Project.

What the Acushnet River can teach us about restoring river herring

On a cool, sunny morning in early May, Director of Monitoring Programs Tony Williams pulled up to a section of the Acushnet River flowing through a farm in rural Acushnet.

210 swimmers cross outer New Bedford Harbor for 21st annual Buzzards Bay Swim, raise over $100,000 for clean water

210 swimmers dove into outer New Bedford Harbor to show their support for clean, healthy water by taking part in the 21st annual Buzzards Bay Swim.

Coalition honors guardians of Buzzards Bay at 26th Annual Meeting in Falmouth

At its 26th Annual Meeting in Falmouth on May 15, the Coalition recognized individuals and groups from across the Buzzards Bay watershed for their contributions to protecting and restoring the Bay during the last year.

On the Weweantic River, scientists search for rainbow smelt

The Weweantic River is home to the United States' southernmost population of rainbow smelt: a small, silvery fish that lives its entire life in Buzzards Bay. But smelt appear to be dwindling in the Weweantic.

Coalition works to clean up foam pollution at Brandt Island Cove salt marsh in Mattapoisett

The Coalition is supporting the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission in its work to require the marina to remove these outdated, deteriorating floats and clean up the mess the foam has made.

Lessons from the Chesapeake: How groundbreaking restoration plans for this southern water body may help save Buzzards Bay

Although the Chesapeake Bay’s scale is bigger, its solutions, struggles, and recent victories offer many lessons for Buzzards Bay and other coastal waterways working to combat nitrogen pollution

Over 350 acres protected in Middleborough to safeguard Weweantic River health

The Coalition recently worked with the Wankinquoah Rod and Gun Club, the town of Middleborough, and the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game to protect more than 350 acres of woods, wetlands, ponds, and cranberry bogs.

Volunteer of the year Joe Collins dedicates his time to Coalition’s mission

For Joe Collins of Westport, volunteering with the Coalition is a great way to support improvements to Buzzards Bay. Because of his dedication and commitment, Joe was honored as volunteer of the year.