The Marsh Island Salt Marsh Restoration Project’s first phase of construction is now complete, revitalizing six acres of the salt marsh at the site.
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This fall saw 260 enthusiastic students disembarking from school buses and stepping onto the shores of Buzzards Bay, ready for a full day of immersive outdoor learning at the Onset Bay Center.
Over a decade in the making, a new report entitled “Cranberry Agriculture and Water Quality in Buzzards Bay'' addresses the role that cranberry bogs play in the management of nitrogen and phosphorous in our region.
Construction to restore natural habitats at the Mattapoisett River Reserve is currently underway. Trails at The Bogs are currently closed, and the trails and parking area at Tripps Mill will be temporarily closed starting Tuesday, January 16. Please enjoy other nearby trails that will remain open.
The Coalition’s acquisition of the 27-acre Wide Marsh Farm in Fairhaven will help protect valuable adjacent salt marshes by giving them protected space to move to over time.
Improved 2022 State of Buzzards Bay Score reflects significant reductions in nitrogen and toxic pollution, as well as new challenges due to climate change.
The Buzzards Bay Coalition has a full calendar of opportunities to celebrate our planet,
The Mattapoisett River Valley is home to one of southeastern Massachusetts' most important drinking water resources. Five towns (Mattapoisett, Fairhaven, Marion, Acushnet, and Rochester) are working together with Buzzards Bay Coalition (BBC) to protect important land that will secure the quality, quantity, and long-term sustainability of the public drinking water supply.
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is pleased to announce that it is accepting proposals from organizations – including community and neighborhood groups – and individuals for initiatives focused on addressing climate change and other environmental improvement projects. A total of $25,000 will be awarded among multiple recipients.
Among the historic buildings and commercial fishing vessels that populate New Bedford Harbor's shoreline, Marsh Island has stood out as a rare, undeveloped stretch in this maritime hub.