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How one 12-year-old raised over $1,000 for clean water at his first Buzzards Bay Swim

Marco Brunette of Concord had never seen Buzzards Bay when he decided to participate in the Buzzards Bay Swim. That didn't stop him from raising more than $1,000 for clean water.

How tiny mussels tell the story of toxic pollution in Buzzards Bay

Federal programs like Mussel Watch play a vital role in the Coalition’s work to fight pollution – but threats to the future of federal science, research, and funding could rob us of the tools we need to save Buzzards Bay.

10 reasons why 2016 was a great year for Buzzards Bay

2016 sure has been a challenging year on the national and global level. But here at home on Buzzards Bay, it was an exceptional year of progress.

At Massachusetts Maritime Academy, students using technology to collect strong science in upper Buzzards Bay

The academy’s partnership with the Coalition has created a new project for students studying careers in marine biology and environmental research.

One graph shows the stunning collapse of bay scallop populations in Buzzards Bay

Bay scallops were once to Buzzards Bay what oysters were to the Chesapeake Bay and Long Island Sound. But today, our once-abundant bay scallops have all but disappeared.

Scientists work to solve Westport River’s eroding salt marsh mystery

A new research project brings together scientists from across Buzzards Bay to understand why salt marshes on the Westport River are collapsing.

Widespread ‘rusty tide’ algae bloom appears in Buzzards Bay

For the first time since 2012, a nitrogen pollution-fueled algae bloom called “rusty tide” has appeared in several Buzzards Bay harbors and coves this August.

Latest 'State of Buzzards Bay' score reflects encouraging pause in decline of local waters

Nitrogen pollution in Buzzards Bay did not get worse in 2015 for the first time in over a decade, according to the Coalition’s latest State of Buzzards Bay report.

Governor vetoes $125,000 for Buzzards Bay monitoring in 2017 state budget

The governor’s veto puts the future of the Baywatchers program – and clean water in your community – at risk.

Wastewater Is Key to Reducing Nitrogen Pollution

Globally, more than 90 percent of the nitrogen used to produce meat and dairy products, along with 80 percent used to grow plant-based foods, is lost to the environment.