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Buttonwood to Bay Project Secures Over $3 Million to Clean Up Pollution from New Bedford Streets

Buttonwood to Bay Project Manager Dan Goulart shares exciting updates on the project’s latest initiative along Kempton Street and the north end of Buttonwood Park.

Saving Wide Marsh Farm in Fairhaven

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.

390 Riders Enjoy New Scenic Route at 17th Annual Watershed Ride

After a summer full of rainy weekends, 390 riders enjoyed a crisp and clear fall day at the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride on Sunday, October 1. 

Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride Adds New Coastal Feature to Route

The October 1st cycling fundraiser will now include the newly opened Shining Tides Mile on the Mattapoisett Rail Trail.

Buzzards Bay Water Quality Improved Since 2015

Improved 2022 State of Buzzards Bay Score reflects significant reductions in nitrogen and toxic pollution, as well as new challenges due to climate change.

Buzzards Bay Swim Stories: The Creation of "The Waterwing Division"

Because of his tenacity and dedication to Buzzards Bay, Steve Johnson helped more people swim for clean water.

All In The Family: Tik Toks, Silly Signs, and the Buzzards Bay Swim

Natasha Southworth is excited to make the 30th annual Buzzards Bay Swim a family affair.

Celebrate Earth Month All April Long

The Buzzards Bay Coalition has a full calendar of opportunities to celebrate our planet,

Protect Clean Drinking Water in the Mattapoisett River Valley

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.

Measuring Salinity in Buzzards Bay

How do we measure salinity, and what impact does it have on the health of our ecosystem? Our Baywatchers can tell you all about it.