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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.

Foraging With Russ Cohen

Preserving a Legacy

2023 Buzzards Bay Swim - CANCELLED Due to Unsafe Weather Conditions

The Buzzards Bay Coalition has announced that the 2023 Buzzards Bay Swim has been cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions.

Buzzards Bay Swim Cancellation; Combined Sewer Overflows an Ongoing Threat to Bay Health

In a decision that was heartbreaking for our swimmers, volunteers, and staff, the 31st Annual Buzzards Bay SWIM, scheduled for June 22nd, was cancelled.