| The Latest News from the Coalition |
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Three-year “B-WET” grant will fund outdoor exploration for New Bedford students
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Thanks to a new grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) B-WET program, the Coalition will have the funding to continue and expand programs that immerse New Bedford students — both literally and figuratively — in Buzzards Bay.
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Coalition commits to monitoring long-term salt marsh health
The goal is to understand how each marsh is changing over time, and what might be causing those changes.
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First summer of activity wraps up at Horseneck Point Life-Saving Station
The station saw nearly 600 visitors of all ages between the end of June and the end of August.
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 How to explore the Assawompset Pond Complex
Take in woodland tranquility and water views on this patchwork of conservation lands around five freshwater ponds.
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| Upcoming Events |
Itty Bitty Bay Explorers Series
Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25
Westport, Mattapoisett, Acushnet, Fairhaven |
Waggin' Walk
Sunday, September 8 · 10-11am
Tiverton |
Fishing Clinic
Sunday, September 22 · 10am-2:30pm
New Bedford |
Learn to Quahog
Saturday, September 7 · 9:30-11am
Onset |
Mindfulness Walk
Saturday, September 14 · 1-2pm
Fairhaven |
Fishermen's Clambake
Sunday, September 29 · 12-4pm
Little Compton |
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| Updates from the Coalition |
- Construction on the Onset Bathhouse for the Onset Bay Center will resume on Tuesday, September 3.
- Using data collected through the Coalition's Baywatchers program, researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution recently showed that between 1992-2015, increasing algae in Buzzards Bay — a side effect of nitrogen pollution — caused up to $0.67 million in lost benefits from recreational shellfishing. You can read the whole paper in the Marine Pollution Bulletin journal.
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| Watershed Ride Labor Day Sale! |
The days are getting cooler, the nights a little longer, and that crisp smell is in the air. Fall is on the way, and so is the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride! Whether you ride 35, 75, or 100 miles for clean water on October 6, you'll get some of the best fall views that New England has to offer: bright foliage, windswept beaches, and bogs red with cranberries.
Celebrate the start of another beautiful season by registering for the Ride during our Labor Day sale! Use promotion code LABORDAY for $15 off your registration fee.
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The Coalition in the News
Read some of the latest news stories about Buzzards Bay and the Coalition:
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Win A Pram
Enter our drawing to win an Eastport Nesting Pram! Built in Westport by Jim Sturges, Tom Peirce, and Jack Reynolds, the Eastport Pram is one of the most popular small dinghies in the world. You can purchase tickets online and at our New Bedford office until September 29.
Buy Tickets »
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Volunteer Opportunity:
2019 Watershed Ride |
Can you believe it? The Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride is under 40 days away! Volunteer your time on October 6 and help us run a safe, fun event for everyone. Roles are available between Little Compton and Woods Hole between 6am and 6pm. To volunteer, contact Colin Zeigler. |
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