Events
Upcoming Events
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Cape Cod Beer has teamed up with Barnstable Clean Water Coalition to create Clean Water Mondays (formally Clean Water Wednesdays), an educational series that will be held at Cape Cod Beer. Join the experts as we deep dive into topics that are affecting not only our water on Cape Cod but globally as well! #CleanWaterMatters
This is a free event, however, RSVPs through Eventbrite are encouraged!
Beneath the Waves: Local Shellfish and the Impacts of Ocean Acidification
Did you ever wonder where your oysters and clams come from? There's a good chance they were grown by a farmer. Head to Cape Cod Beer on Monday, March 27th from 6:30-8:30pm, for an educational discussion that dives into the local shellfish industry and learn about the different species grown, the variety of gear used, as well as the challenges facing shellfish growers.
The night will wrap up with an overview of ocean and coastal acidification and its expected impacts to people and natural resources in the region. Guest speakers, Abigail and Jennie, will also share intriguing preliminary results from a field investigation of the effects of coastal acidification on oyster and quahog growth and survival in the Three Bays estuary.
Speaker Bios:
Abigail Archer: Abigail works as an Extension Agent (Fisheries & Aquaculture) for two entities with shared goals; the Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Marine Program and for WHOI Sea Grant. She works with shellfish growers, municipal natural resource managers, shellfish constables and river herring wardens to carry out monitoring and scientific research projects that answer their questions about marine resources. She also serves as staff for the Southeastern Massachusetts Aquaculture Center (SEMAC). The mission of SEMAC is to foster the sustainable development of private/public aquaculture endeavors within the southeastern region and throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through education, research, technical and economic assistance, best management practices and demonstration projects.
Jennie Rheuban: Jennie is a Research Specialist in the Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Research Coordinator for WHOI Sea Grant. Her research focuses on human impacts to coastal ecosystems, focusing on issues related to coastal chemistry and influences on natural resources. Her work combines observations, experiments, and modeling on topics such as coastal water quality, ocean acidification, and climate change.
Cape Cod Beer has teamed up with Barnstable Clean Water Coalition to create Clean Water Wednesdays, an educational series that will be held at Cape Cod Beer. Join the experts as we deep dive into topics that are affecting not only our water on Cape Cod but globally as well! #CleanWaterMatters
This is a free event, however, RSVPs through Eventbrite are encouraged!
Spring is Here: Water-Friendly Landscaping
With Spring right around the corner, our thoughts turn to sprucing up our lawns and gardens. Many conventional landscape practices impact our water quality and use excess water. Join us in the taproom on Wednesday, April 26th at 6:30 PM to learn about water-friendly landscape practices. Jack Ahern will discuss various practices including lawn reduction, lawn alternatives, responsible turf management, as well as the use of native shrubs and trees. He will also discuss green infrastructure practices to manage runoff, filter stormwater and promote infiltration, along with presenting designed landscapes that employ water-friendly practices.
Speaker Bios:
Jack Ahern: Ahern, FASLA, is emeritus professor of landscape architecture at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He researches and writes about how ecology can be applied in landscape design – at multiple scales and in diverse contexts. Jack consults on plant community establishment and management for private clients and leading design firms – integrating his horticultural, design and ecological knowledge to create and manage memorable landscapes. His latest book is “Design with Nature on Cape Cod, UMass Press 2022. He is a board member of the Barnstable Clean Water Coalition.
Past Events
- 2021 WAA Conference on Environmental Justice
- Barnstable County's Virtual Water Fair
- Celebrate Earth Day - Cape Cod Style (4/22/20)
- 2020 WAA State of Our Waters (Event Cancelled)
- 2019 and 2020 Clean Water Wednesdays
- Paddle for the Bays: RACE Cape Cod (2017, 2018 and 2019)
- Race to the Pint (2018 and 2019)
- 2019 WAA Conference "Water - New England's Next Big Challenge"(3/29/19)