News

75 students on 4 cesspools on the edge of West Falmouth Harbor? Let’s fix this.

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is facilitating the installation of a new large nitrogen-reducing septic system in West Falmouth that helps demonstrate another way that neighborhoods around the Bay can reduce nitrogen pollution.

On the promise of a rainy day in March

A rainy day may seem to make life drearier, but it also promises brighter times ahead. 

An expert’s guide to spring fishing on Buzzards Bay

Take advantage of warming waters and hungry migrating fish with these fishing tips from Tom Richardson, creator of New England Boating, New England Fishing, and Explore New England.

13 great places to explore while social distancing

You need more than six feet of space between people to follow today’s social distancing guidelines from public health authorities. Lucky for us, we’ve got acres of fresh air, peaceful wooded trails, spirit-restoring beaches, and bracing breezes in abundance here around Buzzards Bay.

An update on Coalition programs and coronavirus (COVID 19)

The Buzzards Bay Coalition's reserves are open to the public for relaxation following appropriate guidelines for social distancing. All offices are closed and events through April have been canceled.

Behind the photos: our World Wildlife Day photography contest finalists

These five photographers from all around the watershed shared how they captured these stunning images, and how their photography helps them explore their Buzzards Bay.

Greet spring by searching for returning wildlife

This is the time of year to spy osprey, fox babies, spring peepers, salamanders and much more.

Demonstration project to restore eelgrass to West Falmouth Harbor wins funding

With a $100,000 state grant, the Buzzards Bay Coalition will replace 25 percent of the outer harbor’s conventional moorings with new conservation moorings designed to allow eelgrass to grow back in places where it was once plentiful.

Town of Mattapoisett and Coalition ask court to compel property owner to restore damaged wetland

The Buzzards Bay Coalition and Mattapoisett join forces in court to seek restoration of damaged wetlands

$1.4 million grant for Cuttyhunk pushes campaign close to 90 percent of the way to success

Through a program designed to promote climate change resilience, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has awarded $1.4 million to the Buzzards Bay Coalition to purchase and protect 68 acres of critically important barrier beach, marshland and upland habitat on Cuttyhunk Island.