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Coalition keeps watch on Mattapoisett construction violations to protect Eel Pond

After comparing aerial photographs of the Harbor View Heights community between 2009 and 2014, the Coalition found many violations that further threaten the health of sensitive Eel Pond in Mattapoisett.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren visits the Buzzards Bay Coalition

During the senator’s afternoon visit, she got a chance to speak with several staff and volunteers to learn more about the Coalition’s work.

How a new school nature trail will connect students with the outdoors in Fairhaven and beyond

The East Fairhaven Elementary School trail is a new mile-long path that will connect students, teachers, and the community to the natural resources in their own backyard.

Coalition completes largest land conservation project on Buzzards Bay in 25 years

This week, the Coalition completed the Nasketucket Bay Land Conservation Project, forever protecting more than 400 acres of fields, forests, and shoreline in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett. It’s the largest land conservation project on Buzzards Bay in 25 years.

11 day-after-Thanksgiving walks to discover in southeastern Massachusetts

The day after Thanksgiving is a great time to take a walk outside. You can stretch your legs, walk off a big meal, and spend some more quality time with your loved ones.

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!

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.

Coalition protects 140 acres around Nasketucket Bay in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett, with more to come this fall

The Coalition has permanently protected 140 acres of forests, fields, and salt marshes in Fairhaven and Mattapoisett, completing the first half of the Nasketucket Bay Land Conservation Project.