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In the Watershed Articles

Protecting land and water in the northernmost reaches of the Bay’s watershed

Coalition protects 32-acres of forest adjacent to Sampson Pond in Carver, representing the organization's first land conservation project in town.

Connecting with friends through the Watershed Ride

Gary Johnson loves the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, as it's a way to connect with old friends and ride one of the most scenic routes around.

Riding and writing for the environment

Ann Parson is gearing up for her 7th Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, using her riding and writing skills to support the environment.

Planning to protect clean water for future generations

A life-long love of the water led Lee Hayes to plan a legacy gift to the Buzzards Bay Coalition that will continue his support and commitment to the Bay and land conservation for years to come.

Coalition celebrated with national award for coastal stewardship

The national Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) recently awarded the Buzzards Bay Coalition its 2021 Coastal Stewardship Award for the breadth and depth of its programs to protect and preserve Buzzards Bay.

Take a close look at the invisible threat facing Buzzards Bay

A short documentary focuses on the invisible threat of nitrogen pollution and how it is impacting the Westport River and Buzzards Bay.

Thirty years and hundreds of thousands of data points later

The Baywatchers water quality monitoring program started its 2021 season in late May, marking its 30th season of operation and making it one of the nation’s longest running and largest water quality monitoring efforts involving citizen scientists.

Defending strong pollution limits for West Falmouth Harbor

Thanks to the Coalition’s recent appeal and settlement of the town’s wastewater treatment plant permit, Falmouth is now operating under the strictest permit ever issued to it.

Bay Adventures are back with a full summer schedule

The Coalition is launching a full schedule of free outdoor activities for the summer, resuming its Bay Adventure program, which aims to connect people to outdoor fun on Buzzards Bay and its watershed lands.

Putting our roofs to work for the Bay

The Coalition currently generates 21 percent of its own electricity from solar and its committed to further reducing reliance on fossil fuel by applying the lessons its learned from installing its current solar systems to new projects.