Join us for the fourth annual Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference, hosted by the City of Salem and Salem Preservation Partners. This year, we delve into practical mitigation and adaptation strategies to protect our region’s historic buildings, landscapes, and neighborhoods from climate impacts. The conference features a keynote by Massachusetts State Climate Chief Melissa… Read More »Preservation in a Changing Climate

Help increase the native plant diversity at Winter Island Park with Salem Sound Coastwatch. We'll be helping the Salem Native Nursery plant new native perennials and tend last year's plantings. It’s a perfect way to connect with nature and give back to our environment. Email us at info@salemsound.org for all the details on how you… Read More »Winter Island Native Planting

COASTSWEEP at Stramski Beach in Marblehead has been cancelled. If you know of an area that is in need of a clean up, please reach out to us by sending an email to info@salemsound.orrg or calling (978) 741-7900. Thank you!

Interact and learn about Salem Harbor's marine creatures. For this demonstration, Salem Sound Coastwatch staff will drag a large seining net through the water and onto the beach. Whatever we catch, we find and examine while coastal scientists talk about the ecology and marine habitats of Salem Sound. Meet at Waikiki Beach on Winter Island.

Join an informal walk along Derby Wharf with the Salem Sound Coastwatch and Salem Maritime National Historic Site to discuss current and future climate change impacts to the waterfront areas of Salem.

Join us in making Marblehead more climate resilient and sustainable. Get an opportunity to test drive an electric vehicle, try out electric lawn equipment, explore the latest green technology, discover ways to reduce waste, visit student displays, participate in fun children’s crafts, hear from knowledgeable speakers and much more! We'll also be treated to musical… Read More »Sustainable Marblehead

Join Salem Sound Coastwatch for a public COASTSWEEP at Salem's Juniper Cove! Every year from August to November volunteers in Massachusetts participate in a statewide beach cleanup sponsored by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZSM). COASTSWEEP is an international effort, where volunteers around the world collect marine debris found along our coasts, categorize, and tally… Read More »COASTSWEEP – Salem

Join Salem Sound Coastwatch for a public COASTSWEEP along Salem/Peabody's Harmony Grove Road! Every year from August to November volunteers in Massachusetts participate in a statewide beach cleanup sponsored by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZSM). COASTSWEEP is an international effort, where volunteers around the world collect marine debris found along our coasts, categorize, and… Read More »COASTSWEEP – Salem