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$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.

Our complete listing of February break Bay Adventures

Looking for a way to keep kids entertained during their February break? Get the whole family together for a Bay Adventure in the great outdoors!

Explore your Bay through these kid-friendly February vacation week activities

For kids and parents alike, February’s school vacation week offers a perfect opportunity to break winter’s gloom and enjoy some quality time together.

Baywatchers data highlights path to protecting shellfish from acidification

Using data collected by the Coalition, scientists have found that nitrogen pollution makes coastal waters more acidic, posing a threat to the Bay's shellfishing industry and important habitats.

8 hot outdoor activities for cold winter days

When cabin fever strikes, there’s no better way to chase off winter’s chill than with some time spent outdoors.

(Yet another) Federal court victory upholds Bay oil spill prevention rules

A federal district judge has rejected an out-of-state oil shipping industry group’s legal challenges to state oil spill protection laws for Buzzards Bay. The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper represents a complete denial of efforts to invalidate the provision of the Massachusetts Oil Spill Prevention Act that requires all oil barges to be guided through the Bay by a tugboat escort.

Celebrate the new year by exploring the newest places on Discover Buzzards Bay

This year we added 76 new places to Discover Buzzards Bay, our online tool that helps you find unique and exciting ways to get outdoors.

Horseshoe Mill dam comes down, opening over 3 miles of fish habitat on the Weweantic River

Removing the dam will help a diverse population of fish and strengthen the river against climate change.

10 reasons why 2019 was another great year for Buzzards Bay

As a supporter, you know that Saving Buzzards Bay is accomplished through ongoing pollution cleanup, focused land protection, active restoration and community engagement, in projects and initiatives like these 10 from the past year.