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Westport Fishermen’s Association merges with Coalition to continue and strengthen legacy of advocacy for Westport River

Thirty-five years after its founding as Westport's grassroots advocate, the WFA has found a strong ally in the Coalition to sustain and grow its legacy work.

Septic system upgrades in West Falmouth will demonstrate new nitrogen-reducing technologies at fire station, theatre company

Two upcoming septic system upgrades will deploy new state-of-the-art technologies to reduce nitrogen pollution as part of the Coalition’s ongoing effort to help restore the harbor’s health.

Project to reduce pollution in upper Buzzards Bay waterways moves ahead with $419K grant

The Coalition is spearheading an innovative partnership that would reduce tens of thousands of pounds of nitrogen pollution from the upper portion of Buzzards Bay each year.

First class dives into sailing, swimming, and exploring through inaugural Onset Bay summer program

July saw the launch of the first summer of full exploration programming for kids on Onset Bay, including swimming, kayaking, sailing, and shoreline ecology.

'Restoration of West Falmouth Harbor' event leaves residents with hope, challenges

On June 29, West Falmouth residents packed into an auditorium at Falmouth Academy for a symposium on the last 25 years of science and policy around nitrogen-polluted West Falmouth Harbor.

Boat pumpout service opens on Cuttyhunk Island

This self-service station, located at the Cuttyhunk Harbor fuel dock, will be open from dawn to dusk, May through September.

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.

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.

Onset Bay Center Community Update - March 2018

Read the Coalition's latest update on its progress to create the Onset Bay Center, a new on-the-water exploration center that will provide programming for thousands of people every year

Nitrogen pollution cleanup plans released for four Falmouth waterways

The U.S. EPA has issued long-awaited nitrogen pollution cleanup plans called Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for four Buzzards Bay waterways in Falmouth: Quissett Harbor, Wild Harbor, and Rands Harbor/Fiddlers Cove.