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10 great spots for early winter snowshoeing and skiing

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing provide the perfect way to get out in the snow and enjoy the wintry woodlands of the Buzzards Bay watershed during those fleeting days when the forests are draped in white.

Collaboration saves Aucoot woodlands in Marion from threat of development

A strategically-important 33-acre stretch of forested wetlands and woodlands just north of Route 6 in Marion will be permanently protected thanks to broad community collaboration.

Clear and bright: winter brings excellent conditions for stargazing

When the days grow short, nature offers consolation: an amazing light show that takes place every clear evening. Winter is a fantastic time for stargazing here in New England.

New technique to save Buzzards Bay salt marshes being piloted in Dartmouth and Fairhaven

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is working to address the problem of salt marsh decline on Buzzards Bay by assessing a restoration technique that has been shown to be effective in other places in the Northeast.

11 great places for trail running in the fall and winter

Immerse yourself in nature by hitting the trails. Take this list of 11 great places for trail running around Buzzards Bay, and go on an adventure.

Up where the Bay’s rivers begin, new Rochester acquisition protects part of vast watershed forest

A 221-acre parcel of forest and wetlands in the northeastern corner of Rochester that sits at the headwaters of the Sippican River is now permanently protected by the Buzzards Bay Coalition, preserving critical habitat for wildlife and for public access.

Coalition completes installation of nitrogen-reducing septic systems in West Falmouth for major demonstration project

West Falmouth Harbor now offers a model for reducing pollution from septic systems that could be replicated in other communities. In fact, it is already inspiring action.

Kicking off the Coalition’s protection of Cuttyhunk with an internship immersed in island life

Skylah Reis spent the summer just seven miles from home but a world away from where she grew up, helping to launch the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s new, long-term role in protecting and managing the unique lands and habitats on Cuttyhunk Island.

Important Westport coldwater trout streams protected

The Buzzards Bay Coalition recently completed the permanent protection of two properties in Westport that contain sensitive and increasingly-rare coldwater streams, which support native sea-run brook trout and other wildlife.