News

How research on cranberry bogs could help solve a piece of Buzzards Bay’s pollution puzzle

A research project spearheaded by the Coalition is beginning to help scientists, cranberry growers, and decision-makers better understand the amount of nutrients flowing in and out of cranberry bogs.

3 ways the Community Preservation Act will protect clean water in New Bedford

If you care about clean water and vibrant natural areas, read these three ways that CPA would help enhance New Bedford’s natural spaces for everyone to enjoy.

13 scenic cranberry bog walks in the Buzzards Bay region

Nothing says fall in the Buzzards Bay region like the red of a cranberry bog, whether bright scarlet with berries or rusty with changing leaves. Check out one of these 13 spots and enjoy the view!

More than $725,000 in grants will boost local solutions to Buzzards Bay’s biggest pollution problem

A newly launched partnership among federal, state, and local organizations will protect and restore clean water through collaborate, innovative projects that embrace local solutions to nitrogen pollution.

Buzzards Bay gets $4.2 million to restore habitats damaged by Bouchard oil spill

More than 11 years after Buzzards Bay's last major oil spill, the Bay is finally seeing funding to restore some of the shorelines, aquatic life, and shellfish beds that were damaged by the spill.

Coalition active in Cape Cod nitrogen planning

The Coalition is taking an active role to ensure that Cape Cod’s coastal waters are clean again. Most recently, we've been advocating for better decisions to reduce nitrogen and plan for the future.

10 spectacular spots to watch the sunset over Buzzards Bay

To celebrate the start of fall, we’ve compiled a list of 10 spectacular spots to watch the sun set over Buzzards Bay.

5 fantastic bike rides around the Buzzards Bay region

The Buzzards Bay region is home to dozens of communities that are beautiful to bike through, offering spectacular views that are best enjoyed on two wheels.

How the Coalition tracks the health of Buzzards Bay

At spots all around Buzzards Bay each summer, approximately 100 people collect a simple series of water samples that form the foundation of all the Coalition’s work.

Buzzards Bay Coalition earns national recognition in land conservation

This month, the Land Trust Accreditation Commission announced that the Coalition is now an accredited land trust. This is the highest recognition that a land trust can receive.