| The Latest News from the Coalition |
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Cleanup at former junkyard will help advance renewal of the Acushnet River
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For over half a century, old cars and shipping containers have been a visible landmark on a patch of land on the east bank of the Acushnet River, bordering acres of salt marshes off Beech Street. Today, because of efforts by the Buzzards Bay Coalition, this former junkyard holds only clamshells and grass.
This summer the Coalition, working in close partnership with its subsidiary the Acushnet River Reserve, Inc., acquired this property, previously the site of Riverside Auto Sales and Salvage, and took the first step towards making it part of a publicly accessible waterfront park and natural preserve.
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New nitrogen-reducing septic systems help protect clean water in Westport
As its year-round population grows, Westport's waterways are showing the impacts of nitrogen pollution.
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Coalition and DNRT move forward with protection of Apponagansett Bay Farm Reserve
The project protects farmland, woods, and wetlands along Dartmouth's Dike Creek.
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 An expert’s guide to nature photography around Buzzards Bay
Stone’s images show time and time again that the best nature photos are those that "see the extraordinary in the ordinary."
Take Your Own Photos »
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| Upcoming Events |
Itty Bitty Bay Explorers Series
Wednesday, October 2, 9, 16, 23
Fairhaven, New Bedford, Marion, Mattapoisett |
Morning Kayak and Coffee
Saturday, October 12 · 9-10:30am
Dartmouth |
Buzzards Bay Coalition
Golf Tournament
Friday, October 25 · 12-6pm
Mattapoisett |
2019 Watershed Ride
Sunday, October 6 · 8am-5pm
Sakonnet Point to Woods Hole |
Waggin' Walk
Sunday, October 20 · 10-11am
Lakeville |
Not-So-Creepy Creatures
at The Sawmill
Wednesday, October 30 · 4-6pm
Acushnet |
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| Updates from the Coalition |
- Last chance to bike for Buzzards Bay this year! Registration for the 2019 Watershed Ride, on October 6, closes Friday at noon. Sign up today to enjoy the best of fall from the seat of your bike!
- Do you live in a large town or city and want to help inform decisions about land conservation? Take this short survey to help the Resilient Lands Initiative, a project that will result in a long term plan to direct state funding for land conservation.
- Fifty years ago this month, a tanker ran aground in West Falmouth and spilled 175,000 gallons of oil in the harbor. This accident sparked a new field of science - and changed how we respond to these environmental disasters.
- This month, installation of a nitrogen-reducing septic system began at the West Falmouth Fire Station. This system will be first town building to install one of these systems through the Coalition's upgrade program, and help reduce the significant problem of nitrogen pollution in West Falmouth Harbor.
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| Support clean water with a round of golf at the Buzzards Bay Golf Tournament |
The Buzzards Bay Golf Tournament on Friday, October 25 offers you the rare chance to play at the beautiful Bay Club in Mattapoisett, a certified Silver Audubon Signature Sanctuary. Your participation supports the ongoing cleanup of New Bedford Harbor.
Your registration for the event includes 18 holes of golf, greens fees, cart rental, boxed lunch, local beer and snacks on the course, tournament gift, and a lively after-party reception at the Golf House Restaurant with cocktails, hearty fare, awards and prizes, and a raw bar provided by Cuttyhunk Shellfish. Not a golfer? You can still support the cause by joining us at the cocktail party!
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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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Join Our Team
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is seeking applications for two exciting leadership positions: Communications Director and Onset Bay Center Director. Apply by email with a resume and cover letter. Please see the position descriptions for more details. Learn More »
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| Help Cheer On Our Watershed Riders! |
On October 6, hundreds of cyclists will pedal from Little Compton to Woods Hole for the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride. Help them have the best ride ever and volunteer as a member of our on-the-road cheers squad! You'll provide essential support and morale and have tons of fun doing it. Shifts are available between 8am and 5pm. To volunteer, contact Colin Zeigler. |
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