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BBC to pilot programs for New Bedford Public School students aboard Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey

Massachusetts Maritime Academy partnership will offer Programming to New Bedford Public Schools aboard the Schooner SSV Ernestina-Morrissey

BBC secures funds for towns to restore wetlands, while making roads more resilient to flooding

The Buzzards Bay Coalition has been working closely with area towns to identify high-priority culverts, both on freshwater and tidal streams, that need replacement; replacing these with properly sized structures can make roadways less prone to flooding, and would also foster many ecological benefits. 

Coalition supports critical sewer project in Westport

The single most important thing our Westport members can do to help the Westport River this year is Vote YES on Question 1 at the April 9th local election.

Swimmer Spotlight: Chris Parks

2024 marks Chris Parks' 20th Buzzards Bay Swim. We sat down with her to learn about her history with the Buzzards Bay Coalition and recount her favorite Swim stories.

Staff Spotlight: Nina Chomak

After 32 years in Portland, Oregon, New Bedford native Nina Chomak has returned to her hometown as Director of Public Engagement at the Buzzards Bay Coalition.

Fairhaven’s Douglass Christmas Tree Farm Protected

In December, the Coalition purchased 26 acres of land on Sconticut Neck in Fairhaven that will safeguard water quality and coastal habitats in the face of sea level rise, preserve the scenic beauty of "The Neck,” and preserve farmland.

Staff Spotlight: Devon Bolt

Devon Bolt, student at Northeastern University, reflects on her time as a Research Assistant with the Coalition as part of Northeastern's Co-Op program.

Your guide to summer 2024 at the Onset Bay Center

Onset Bay Center Summer Camp registration is officially open! Find the best activities for your young adventurers in our comprehensive summer guide.

How-To guide released: Installing a nitrogen-reducing septic system

The process of installing a nitrogen-reducing septic system can be daunting and expensive. Our guide walks you through the installation process, provides contacts for local engineers, and updates you on available financing tools.

New replica lifeboat preserves maritime history of Buzzards Bay Coalition's Horseneck Point Life-Saving Station

The Buzzards Bay Coalition has commissioned Newport’s IYRS School of Technology & Trades to construct a new replica lifeboat for the Horseneck Point Life-Saving Station.