News

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.

Coalition works to wipe out invasive Phragmites from ponds in Dartmouth and Falmouth

At three salt ponds in Dartmouth and Falmouth, the Coalition is leading a project to restore wetlands infested with Phragmites, an invasive plant that is taking over salt marshes across Buzzards Bay.

Where the fish bite

Marc Folco lists his 25 top spots for fishing in and around Buzzards Bay, the Cape Cod Canal, the Elizabeth Islands and Vineyard Sound. Check out the hot spots by number on this comprehensive online map.

Buzzards Bay Coalition hosts 25th Annual Meeting

The 25th Annual Meeting highlighted the Coalition's tremendous work and achievements in 2012 while outlining the challenges that still lie ahead.

Coalition responds to oil spill in Cape Cod Canal

Early in the morning of March 21, a vessel heading south from Cape Cod Canal ran aground near Stony Point Dike. The collision caused up to 350 gallons of gear oil to spill into the Bay.

Victory for clean water in Wareham: Board of Health passes new nitrogen reduction regulations

The Coalition applauds the Wareham Board of Health for passing a new septic system regulation that will reduce nitrogen from new construction near the town’s waterways.

Coalition unveils 'Habitat,' a site-specific art installation by John Magnan

The Buzzards Bay Coalition has unveiled "Habitat," a celebration of clean water at the Buzzards Bay Center in the heart of downtown New Bedford.

Buzzards Bay Coalition helps protect 27 acres in Dartmouth

The Coalition recently partnered with the Lloyd Center for the Environment and the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust to protect one of the last pieces of unprotected, undeveloped land on the Little River.

Buzzards Bay Coalition protects 10 acres along Weweantic River

The Coalition has acquired for conservation 10 acres of valuable waterfront land spanning both sides of the Weweantic River to permanently safeguard the land from development.