The Hopewell Dam, located just off Hopewell Street in Taunton, Massachusetts, once powered turbines for a manufacturing plant.

Dam Removal Reconnects Bay Fish With Streams, Ponds

8/14/2012 - The Hopewell Mills Dam Removal Project has begun in Taunton, Massachusetts, kicking off the restoration of the Mill River, an ecologically significant tributary to the Taunton River. The goal of the Mill River Restoration Project is to re-connect thirty miles of upstream tributaries, lakes and natural ponds with the Mill… SEE MORE
Stoney Beach, less than a mile from Woods Hole, is a cherished retreat on the Cape.

A Tiny Treasure in Woods Hole: Stoney Beach

8/11/2012 - Less than a mile away from downtown Woods Hole rests the small but beautiful Stoney Beach. Although Stoney Beach may not be as big as Nobska Beach or other beaches in Falmouth, this oasis is a cherished Woods Hole spot. For kids, Stoney beach is exceptional for its lack of… SEE MORE
Lemonade for terns

Lemonade for Terns – A Child Helps Save Seabirds

8/9/2012 - We received this heartfelt letter and drawing in the mail today, along with a check: "My name is Aubrey Elmore, and I am 6 years old. On July 19th, I read in the Bangor Daily News that all 1,400 terns nesting on Metinic abandoned the island. It made me feel… SEE MORE
An Arctic Tern chick from one of the provisioning nests

A Gift For All: The Seabird Colony on Petit Manan

8/7/2012 - From the beginning of May to the beginning of August, researchers gather together to collect data of various kinds on selected species. In our case, those species include Terns (Common, Arctic and Roseate), Alcids (Atlantic Puffins, Black Guillemots and Razorbills), Common Eiders and Storm Petrels. Days on the islands vary… SEE MORE
Buzzards Bay Coalition is Offering an Adventure to Penikese Island

A Buzzards Bay Adventure to Penikese Island

8/6/2012 - Ever dreamed of exploring a tiny, largely uninhabited island in the middle of Buzzards Bay? The Buzzards Bay Coalition is offering a one-day Bay Adventure to Penikese Island, located just off Cuttyhunk. Participants on this full-day excursion will get the opportunity to explore this beautiful island, and planned activities include… SEE MORE