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a woman holds up a blue crab to show two young girls
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If you’re looking for a fun, easy, and inexpensive activity to do with your kids, then we have one word for you: crabbing!

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a man holding his water testing sampling pole and kit on Buttermilk Bay
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Over the past 24 years, volunteers have taken a snapshot of the water's health through the Baywatchers program. Now, scientists are looking at the Coalition’s Bay Health data in a new light.

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grassy field next to Nasketucket Bay in Fairhaven
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Today, the Coalition welcomed representatives from the federal government, state government, and the towns of Fairhaven and Mattapoisett to celebrate a partnership that has protected more than 400 acres of beaches, salt marshes, forests, fields, and coastal farmland.

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old dam at Horseshoe Mill on the Weweantic River in Wareham
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The Buzzards Bay Coalition has received a $45,000 grant from the Massachusetts Environmental Trust to take the first steps to restore important habitats for fish and wildlife on the Weweantic River.

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beach chair on a Buzzards Bay beach in Fairhaven
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Some of these Buzzards Bay beaches are crowd favorites, while others are hidden gems waiting for you to discover.

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river herring in the Agawam River in Wareham
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Populations of river herring – a small, silvery fish that form an important link in the food web – were down across Buzzards Bay’s rivers this spring despite increases in other parts of southern New England.

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a girl kayaking off the coast of Fort Taber Park in New Bedford Harbor
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Paddling hits the perfect notes of exploration, adventure, and fun. Whether you’re an expert kayaker or a novice trying out a paddleboard for the first time, put in at one of these 5 spots around Buzzards Bay.

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Buzzards Bay Swim participants from Wareham YMCA
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What do you get when you combine 248 swimmers, 80 dedicated volunteers, and a beautiful day on Buzzards Bay? A successful 2015 Buzzards Bay Swim!

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Herring Brook from Quaker Road bridge
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A new wastewater permit approved by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection puts Herring Brook’s health in even greater risk.

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green algae bloom in West Falmouth Harbor
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Long Island’s bays and rivers are suffering from the harmful effects of nitrogen pollution – and for those of us on Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod, this familiar story is a cautionary tale.

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Working to Save Buzzards Bay

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

We work to protect clean water on the Bay and on the land: