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      About the Coalition

      The Buzzards Bay Coalition is a membership-supported non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of the Buzzards Bay ecosystem for all through education, conservation, research and advocacy.

    • Where We Work
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  • The Challenges

      The Challenges

      Buzzards Bay and its watershed face serious threats, including nitrogen pollution, oil spills and other forms of toxicity, increased development, and aging wastewater infrastructure. The various effects of climate change—rising sea levels, warming waters and fiercer storms—make the work harder and more important than ever.

      On the Bay

    • Nitrogen Pollution
    • Oil Spills
    • Toxic Pollution
    • Bacterial Contamination
    • Climate Change

      In the Watershed

    • Poorly Planned Development
    • Cranberry Transitions
    • Streams & Wetlands Loss
    • Climate Change
    • News
  • Our Response

      Our Response

      Using a science-based approach, we conduct water quality and salt marsh monitoring throughout our watershed providing the most comprehensive insight into the state of our waters. We conserve and restore land to safeguard the region’s critical landscapes and waters. We also provide a range of meaningful outdoor activities at low or no cost to the public because we believe a direct connection to the Bay fosters environmental stewardship.

    • Watershed Protection

      • Land Conservation
      • Ecological Restoration

      Clean Water Advocacy

      • Initiatives
    • Bay Science

      • Water Quality Monitoring
      • Find Your Water Quality
      • Salt Marshes
      • Research Findings

      Outdoor Exploration

      • Impact Stories
    • News
  • Get Outside

      Discover Buzzards Bay!

      The long-term health of our local environment depends upon people knowing, loving and valuing Buzzards Bay and its watershed. To nurture environmental awareness, we encourage getting outside through outdoor programming for kids and adults. We also provide a digital information kiosk for all of the region’s outdoor areas and activities for anyone who’s interested in creating their own adventures.

      Places to Discover

      It's your Bay, so get outside and enjoy over 200 places!

      Calendar

      Join one of our upcoming Bay Adventures at our reserves, trails, rivers, and beaches.

      Our Centers

      Our centers provide a space for experiential learning and exploration across the watershed.

      Day Camps

      Dive into a week of paddling, sailing, swimming, and exploring Onset Bay!

      School Programs

      We offer field trips for thousands of students and teachers every year.

  • Take Action

      Join Us

      Supporters, donors, and volunteers power the engine of the Coalition's work. Each year, hundreds of swimmers, runners and riders participate in our signature fundraising events to raise money in support of clean water. If you are interested in the Coalition's goals, we have a way for you to get involved.

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    • Buzzards Bay SWIM
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Presented by: Kingman Yacht Center

Boating

With its reliable southwest breeze and stunning scenery, Buzzards Bay is a world-class destination for sailing, rowing, and powerboating. Through boating, you can discover a whole new world out on the water. We’re here to help you chart your course. The information and resources here offer a place to start. And the launches and marinas listed below are gateways to the Bay, where you can begin a fantastic day of fishing and cruising.

55 places

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  • Fairhaven
  • Falmouth
  • Gosnold
  • Marion
  • Mattapoisett
  • New Bedford
  • Plymouth
  • Rochester
  • Wareham
  • Westport
Agawam Mill Pond Boat Launch

Agawam Mill Pond Boat Launch

Wareham
Arthur F. Dias Town Landing

Arthur F. Dias Town Landing

Dartmouth
Barlows Landing

Barlows Landing

Bourne
Bassetts Island

Bassetts Island

Bourne
Besse Park

Besse Park

Wareham
Big Sandy Pond State Boat Ramp

Big Sandy Pond State Boat Ramp

Plymouth
Bull Island

Bull Island

Gosnold
East Rodney French Boulevard Boat Ramp

East Rodney French Boulevard Boat Ramp

New Bedford
Edgewater Street Kayak Launch

Edgewater Street Kayak Launch

Fairhaven
Electric Avenue Beach and Boat Ramp

Electric Avenue Beach and Boat Ramp

Bourne
George E. Wood Memorial Fishermen's Access Ramp

George E. Wood Memorial Fishermen's Access Ramp

Rochester
Gifford Street Boat Ramp

Gifford Street Boat Ramp

New Bedford
Gooseberry Island

Gooseberry Island

Westport
Great Harbor Landing

Great Harbor Landing

Falmouth
Great Herring Pond Boat Ramp

Great Herring Pond Boat Ramp

Bourne
Hen Cove Landing

Hen Cove Landing

Bourne
Hix Bridge Landing

Hix Bridge Landing

Westport
Hoppy's Landing

Hoppy's Landing

Fairhaven
Island Wharf

Island Wharf

Marion
Kettle Cove Beach

Kettle Cove Beach

Gosnold
Let Conservation Area

Let Conservation Area

Westport
Massasoit Avenue Boat Ramp

Massasoit Avenue Boat Ramp

Bourne
Mattapoisett Town Landing

Mattapoisett Town Landing

Mattapoisett
Mattapoisett Town Wharf

Mattapoisett Town Wharf

Mattapoisett
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