Populations of river herring – a small, silvery fish that form an important link in the food web – were down across Buzzards Bay’s rivers this spring despite increases in other parts of southern New England.

Paddling hits the perfect notes of exploration, adventure, and fun. Whether you’re an expert kayaker or a novice trying out a paddleboard for the first time, put in at one of these 5 spots around Buzzards Bay.

What do you get when you combine 248 swimmers, 80 dedicated volunteers, and a beautiful day on Buzzards Bay? A successful 2015 Buzzards Bay Swim!

A new wastewater permit approved by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection puts Herring Brook’s health in even greater risk.

Long Island’s bays and rivers are suffering from the harmful effects of nitrogen pollution – and for those of us on Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod, this familiar story is a cautionary tale.

Whether you’re training for the Buzzards Bay Swim or simply enjoying your favorite beach — swimming in open water is great exercise and good old-fashioned fun.

At its 27th Annual Meeting in Mattapoisett, the Buzzards Bay Coalition recognized this year’s Buzzards Bay Guardian Award winners for their contributions to protecting and restoring the Bay.

With a portion of proceeds benefiting the Coalition’s work to protect clean water in communities across our region, Sow & Pigs Ale is a testament to Buzzards Bay Brewing owner Bill Russell’s love for the Bay.

In 2013, the Wareham Board of Health passed new regulations to reduce new sources of nitrogen pollution to its coastal waters. It’s been two years since the regulations took effect. So how have they been implemented, and how have they made a difference for the health of Wareham’s water?

The EPA is abandoning plans to bury contaminated sediment directly along the harbor’s shoreline in large bulkheaded cells called Confined Disposal Facilities (CDFs).