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.
On the Bay Articles
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.
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).
Through a new voluntary program coordinated in partnership by the Coalition and the town of Falmouth, some homeowners around West Falmouth Harbor will have support to upgrade their septic systems to reduce nitrogen pollution and help clean up the harbor.
A Mattapoisett-based cookbook author is translating her love for Buzzards Bay into a quarterly food-focused magazine called The Coastal Table, inspired by coastal life right here on our Bay.
From sprouting ferns to the arrival of new wildlife, there are lots of hints that our world is shifting away from winter. Look out for these six signs of spring and feel your winter woes melt away!