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What’s up with DEP’s proposed Septic System Rule regarding Nitrogen Pollution?

If you’ve been watching the local press, you’ve seen a lot of articles about proposed changes to Title 5 septic system rules by the MA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Here's where the Coalition stands.

Buzzards Bay Swimmers Finish Strong

Nearly two hundred swimmers dove into New Bedford's outer Harbor to raise money for clean water at the 29th Annual Buzzards Bay Swim on June 18.

Doggett Brook Farm Legacy Preserved

This May, the Buzzards Bay Coalition sold the Doggett Brook Farm to a young farming family that will continue Rochester's farming tradition.

The Buzzards Bay Swim is Back in Full Force June 18th

The Buzzards Bay Swim returns to full strength for the 29th annual event on June 18.

Financial Assistance for Nitrogen Mitigation Passes Massachusetts House

Residents around Buzzards Bay are poised to receive financial assistance for nitrogen runoff mitigation from the state, thanks to the efforts of State Representative Paul Schmid and the Buzzards Bay Coalition.

An Earth Day to Remember

Enjoy a look back at the Coalition's Earth Day weekend celebration.

The Buttonwood-to-Bay Project: A New Season for Local Water Quality

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is excited to kick off our first few rounds of water sampling as a part of the Buttonwood-to-Bay Project.

Experience a Prescribed Burn at Penikese Island

What's it like to participate in a controlled burn? Land Stewardship Assistant Mary Doucette walks us through her firsthand experience on Penikese Island.

Water Quality Project in West Falmouth Picks Up Momentum

The project to replace conventional boat moorings with conservation moorings in West Falmouth Harbor expands this spring.

Coalition Brings Together Leading Scientists to Study Gooseberry Causeway Impacts

The Coalition brings together a prestigious group of scientists to study the impacts of the Gooseberry Causeway on the local environment.