News

New staff members expand Coalition science and outreach programs

New staff members Rebecca Vasa, Maureen Thomas, Christine Gurdon, and Claudia Geib will help the Coalition continue to supply high-quality science and engage more people in Southeastern Massachusetts with their corner of Buzzards Bay.

Coalition celebrates 30 years of Bay protection, restoration at Annual Meeting in Acushnet

At its 30th Annual Meeting on May 19, the Coalition celebrated another exceptional year of accomplishments and honored three Buzzards Bay Guardians who have given outstanding service to the Bay’s cleanup, restoration, and protection.

13 spots to go trail running around southeastern Massachusetts

Combine the benefits of running with the pleasure of connecting with the great outdoors on one of these 13 trails around the region.

How 3 Dartmouth women found shared purpose – and friendship – training for the Buzzards Bay Swim

Longtime swimmer and Dartmouth resident Nancy Smith first participated in the Buzzards Bay Swim in 2000 and hasn’t missed a year since. Since then, Nancy has recruited other local swimmers to take the plunge with her.

State Appeals Court: Mattapoisett homeowner must restore damaged wetlands on Eel Pond

Court decision upholds the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission’s 2015 enforcement order requiring that a Seabreeze Lane homeowner restore filled wetlands and buffer zone along Eel Pond, one of Buzzards Bay’s most delicate coastal salt ponds.

10 Herring runs around Buzzards Bay to visit this spring

As spring arrives, migratory river herring return to Buzzards Bay’s rivers and streams. Catch a glimpse of these important fish at one of these 10 herring runs around the region.

Decision Makers Workshops demonstrate real-world solutions to nitrogen pollution from septic systems

Local decision makers from around the region came together at two free workshops in April to learn about the results of the Coalition’s on-the-ground pilot projects to reduce nitrogen pollution from septic systems.

How a New Bedford native learned to love open water swimming through the Buzzards Bay Swim

For his 10th Buzzards Bay Swim and the Swim's 25th anniversary, swimmer Ben Ostiguy has set himself a new challenge: to double his fundraising donations.

PCBs removed from Marsh Island shoreline as part of New Bedford Harbor cleanup

As part of its decades-long New Bedford Harbor PCB cleanup, the EPA has removed contamination from the shoreline of Marsh Island in Fairhaven – a Coalition-owned property that is planned to become an outdoor waterfront destination for local residents to explore.

2 ways you can take action to protect clean water this spring

The Massachusetts state legislature is considering two issues that would advance efforts to protect clean water in Buzzards Bay. You can take action today by calling or emailing your elected officials today and voicing your support.