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Conservation on Cuttyhunk ‘a very big deal’

Voluntary conservation restrictions, planned land purchases by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and land grants to the Massachusetts Audubon Society, could limit or stop development on about half of the bucolic island forever.

Marion Science & Field Operations Center will support Bay science, land protection, and outdoor engagement

The Coalition has completed its newest permanent facility: a field operations center that will serve as the centerpiece for our extensive environmental science and land stewardship work.

Coalition acquires Westport River watershed forests from Greater Fall River Land Conservancy

The Coalition will ensure permanent protection for these lands, which safeguard water flowing to the Westport River.

Bourne cyclist rides for new bike path along Cape Cod’s Buzzards Bay coastline

Ken Cheitlin is riding the 2018 Watershed Ride to raise support for a proposed 26.2-mile bike path running from Sandwich to Woods Hole.

West Island & New Silver Beach report outlines effectiveness of compact wastewater treatment facilities

A new report shows how West Island in Fairhaven and New Silver Beach in Falmouth secured their wastewater futures, and how other communities could follow in their footsteps.

New White Cedar Preserve in Rochester will protect rare coastal habitat

Working in partnership with the Rochester Land Trust, the Coalition has successfully protected 80 acres of white cedar swamp, an imperiled habitat in the state.

First class dives into sailing, swimming, and exploring through inaugural Onset Bay summer program

July saw the launch of the first summer of full exploration programming for kids on Onset Bay, including swimming, kayaking, sailing, and shoreline ecology.

More land conserved along Angeline Brook in Westport

These four acres of wooded field leading to Angeline Brook will help shade this important trout habitat and filter out pollution.

Shifting gears: triathlete, mom, and Bay supporter explains why she bikes for clean water

This year's Ride means more to Tanya Roy than just getting back on her bike.

Boston-area cycling team with a shared passion for Buzzards Bay bikes for clean water

Craig Hartigan, Toffer Winslow, Jonathan Simmons, and Erik Nelson regularly cycle together around Boston. This year, they're bringing that shared passion coastal.