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Inclusive. Equitable. Accessible. Clean. Safe.

Let’s make Boston Harbor’s
amazing beaches better.

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is the region’s leading voice for clean water and continued public investment in Boston Harbor, the region’s public beaches, and the Boston Harbor Islands.

Since 1986, our mission continues to restore and protect Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay, and the marine environment, and share them with the public for everyone to enjoy.

 Save the Harbor is committed to making Boston Harbor, the Islands, our beaches, and our programs inclusive, equitable, diverse, and accessible for everyone and anyone.

We understand how racism and oppressive systems have prevented those goals from becoming a reality. Our programs and public engagement strive to bring true progress to these essential missions.

SUMMER 2024

FREE EVENTS

Start your summer here!

All free. All summer. All of Boston Harbor’s beaches!

Events organized by your neighbors, inspiring community organizations, and exciting local creatives are being held for you to enjoy on all of Boston Harbor’s public beaches:

  • Nahant

  • Lynn’

  • Revere

  • Winthrop

  • East Boston

  • South Boston

  • Dorchester

  • Quincy

  • Hull

Check out the official calendar!

Happening every week through September, see the calendar of all the Save the Harbor events and events funded through our Better Beaches Grant Program!

Free Boston Harbor

Cruise Programs

2023 In Review

Check out our impact report to see how your input guided our success.

Volunteer with us!

Come lend a hand and help share Boston Harbor.

Follow Along on Social Media!

BETTER BEACHES FEATURE 1: The Lynn Music Foundation When Edwin Cabrera and Chris Martin met in high school, they never imagined that 15 years later they’d be running one of the most successful music foundations in the greater Boston area. Th
The MBC Winthrop Climate Workshop will be on July 9th from 6 to 8 p.m. EST at the E.B. Newton Building Lyceum Room at 45 Pauline Street Winthrop, MA 02152. Food will be provided, with the option of childcare. It is part of our series of workshops/he
For us, EVERY day is Ocean Day! Which is why we celebrate World Ocean Day. At the core of Save The Harbor’s work is clean harbor water. This means engaging the communities of Boston Harbor in the never-ending dialogue of how we can always pro
A night of heroes! We are so grateful and proud to honor this year’s Harbor Heroes! Each was presented our gratitude this past Friday at our annual Destination Boston Harbor Gala. These are incredible individuals whose contributions to our ef
Our DBH Silent Auction is now live, follow the link to sign up and bid! This year, the auction include almost 100 options like trips to St. Thomas, Dominican Republic, the Bahamas and more ☀️✈️
Did you know that @triangleorg hosts Beach:Ability on Constitution Beach every summer? Our friends at @triangleorg empower people with disabilities and their families to enjoy rich, fulfilling lives. At Beach:Ability, @triangleorg works with DCR's U
Do you think that Boston Harbor beaches are accessible? Save the Harbor youth staff conducted an accessibility audit at several beaches this past summer, including Carson and Constitution Beaches. Read Macki's blog post on their findings and learn
Do you enjoy the beach? Are you looking for a summer job? Save the Harbor has several positions open for high school and college-aged youth! If you are interested in helping facilitate fun summer events, such as fishing, beach soccer, guided shorel
It's almost time for #savetheharborsummer! The Wollaston Beach KidsFest 2023 hosted by @friendswollastonbeach and @asianwomenforhealth was one of our fantastic Quincy events and included live music and a large assortment of games and activities! Ma
This #savetheharborsummer come fishing with us! In 2023, our Catch of the Day program brought nearly 350 folks from 13 partner organizations out to experience a full day on the water learning how to fish and becoming more familiar with sustainable p
Are you a postgrad looking for a fun way to spend your summer? Get paid to spend time on Boston Harbor, create marine science-based curricula, and mentor our youth staffers! Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is seeking five Senior Harbor Educators to lea