News

Strong advocacy leads to better cleanup choices for New Bedford Harbor

The EPA is abandoning plans to bury contaminated sediment directly along the harbor’s shoreline in large bulkheaded cells called Confined Disposal Facilities (CDFs).

Septic system upgrades can help clean up West Falmouth Harbor

Through a new voluntary program coordinated in partnership by the Coalition and the town of Falmouth, some homeowners around West Falmouth Harbor will have support to upgrade their septic systems to reduce nitrogen pollution and help clean up the harbor.

From our Bay to your table: New coastal food magazine draws inspiration from life on Buzzards Bay

A Mattapoisett-based cookbook author is translating her love for Buzzards Bay into a quarterly food-focused magazine called The Coastal Table, inspired by coastal life right here on our Bay.

6 signs of spring in the Buzzards Bay region

From sprouting ferns to the arrival of new wildlife, there are lots of hints that our world is shifting away from winter. Look out for these six signs of spring and feel your winter woes melt away!

Working with town, Coalition protects clean drinking water in Mattapoisett River valley

Not only do these properties in Mattapoisett protect clean drinking water, but they also include a network of trails that is a popular outdoor destination for local residents.

Coalition keeps watch on Mattapoisett construction violations to protect Eel Pond

After comparing aerial photographs of the Harbor View Heights community between 2009 and 2014, the Coalition found many violations that further threaten the health of sensitive Eel Pond in Mattapoisett.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren visits the Buzzards Bay Coalition

During the senator’s afternoon visit, she got a chance to speak with several staff and volunteers to learn more about the Coalition’s work.

7 spots to go snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in southeastern Massachusetts

If you’ve never gone snowshoeing or cross-country skiing before, this year’s snowy winter is the perfect time to give it a try!

Buzzards Bay’s oil spill protections are safe for now. But our fight isn’t over.

In the fight to keep strong oil spill protections, Buzzards Bay recently won a big battle. The federal government has withdrawn its request to reopen a case challenging the Massachusetts Oil Spill Prevention Act.

Welcome Deb Hood, the Coalition’s new event manager

As event manager, Deb will plan, organize, and lead the Coalition’s signature outdoor fundraising events: the Buzzards Bay Swim and the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride.