For the past three years, Barnstable Clean Water Coalition has partnered with Cape Cod Academy to educate students on impacts of excess nitrogen and stormwater runoff in local waters. Four green technology projects were designed and developed to demonstrate potential solutions to degraded water quality in ponds and bays. Students visited several project sites including an oyster farm in North Bay, a bio-retention rain garden at Cotuit Town Dock, and a stormwater treatment system at Mill Pond.
The past, present, and future of water quality protections Barnstable Clean Water Coalition’s executive director was on WCAI’s The Point to discuss water quality issues
Cyanobacteria Series – #5 Benthic Cyanobacteria In this week’s installment of APCC’s cyanobacteria info series, we want to highlight a form of cyanobacteria that can
“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” A potentially toxic cyanobacteria bloom has been detected in: • Ashumet Pond, Falmouth/Mashpee The town has been notified of
Above: Skinequit Pond (left) and Bourne Pond (right), August 25, 2026 “When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” A potentially toxic cyanobacteria bloom has been detected
