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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.

Buzzards Bay Coalition awarded the Environmental Merit Award by the Environmental Protection Agency

The Baywatchers water quality monitoring program has been awarded an Environmental Merit Award — the highest honor from the New England Region of the Environmental Protection Agency

Buzzards Bay Center Opens

The Buzzards Bay Center, located at 114 Front Street in historic downtown New Bedford, is more than just the Coalition’s headquarters. It is a learning center, a community resource, and a model for environmentally responsible design. Built in 1832, the Buzzards Bay Center was renovated in 2010 using green features that help save energy and protect our local waters.

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