Scientists found that the Gooseberry Causeway is not affecting the flow of water to the Westport River or its water quality and is not causing or accelerating erosion at East Beach.
These new water sensors will be deployed to collect important Bay data during intermittent times during the day.
The Coalition made land and conservation restriction purchases with towns to protect the Paskamansett and Mattapoisett River watersheds.
The pumpout encourages boaters to reduce the amount of untreated wastewater that would directly be discarded into the Bay and the boardwalk provides access to Barges and Channel beaches.
The Buzzards Bay Coalition, along with partners from Boston University, Woods Hole Group, and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, set out to study a series of scientific questions that focused on the Gooseberry Causeway and its effects on the beaches and water quality of Buzzards Bay between the Westport and Slocums Rivers.
A prescribed springtime burn maintains the maritime grasslands along the western slope of the outermost Elizabeth Island.
The Coalition engages New Bedford students during their week aboard the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey.
Efforts will improve natural habitats on the property and mitigate future flooding in the area from the river.
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