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Why Do Baywatchers Care About Dissolved Oxygen?

While most of the Buzzards Bay community is scraping ice off of their cars, Director of Monitoring Programs Tony Williams is busy restocking Baywatchers Dissolved Oxygen testing kits for the upcoming 32nd summer season of water testing.

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.

Recent Projects Protect Additional Lands, All Around the Watershed

December proved to be a busy month for land protection, with the Buzzards Bay Coalition closing on four properties, each of which has distinct characteristics that contribute to Bay health.

State Invests More Than $1M to Restore Wetlands at BBC’s Mattapoisett and Rochester Reserves

The Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game’s Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) is investing more than $1M to advance restoration of natural wetlands at two retired cranberry farms and at other impacted aquatic habitats throughout the Bay watershed.

Championing two causes at the Watershed Ride

Ken Cheitlin will be riding in his ninth Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, once again leading the charge for the Bourne Rail Trail Blazers team.

Spreading the love through riding and volunteering

Lizanne Campbell will be jumping on her bike for her 10th Watershed Ride, while also lending a hand as a volunteer.

Joining forces for good at the Watershed Ride

Dan Cooney is a sailor at heart, but he loves jumping on his bike for the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride.

Sow & Pigs - A Great Beer for a Great Cause

With a portion of proceeds benefiting the Coalition’s work to protect clean water in communities across our region, Sow & Pigs A is a testament to Buzzards Bay Brewing owner Bill Russell’s love for the Bay.

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.