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Cyanobacteria Alert – June 4 2026

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” A potentially toxic cyanobacteria bloom has been identified at the following pond(s): Mares Pond, Falmouth Snake Pond, Sandwich Queen Sewell Pond, Bourne The towns have been notified of the findings. If you have any questions, contact the local health department. You can view the most recent sampling date and […]

Mesocosms

As part of the eco-restoration of the Marstons Mills cranberry bogs, Barnstable Clean Water Coalition is using mesocosms to compare the effectiveness of various wetland designs in removing nitrogen from the water flowing through the bogs. Mesocosms are smallscale experimental systems that recreate a natural ecosystem. For more information check out our webpage on the […]

Cyanobacteria Alert – June 2 2026

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” A potentially toxic cyanobacteria bloom has been observed at Bearse Pond, Barnstable Hinckley Pond, Barnstable The town has been notified of the findings. If you have any questions, contact the local health department. You can view the most recent sampling date and results on our interactive map Avoid contact, […]

Cyanobacteria Alert – May 22 2026

  “When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” A potentially toxic cyanobacteria bloom has been observed at Hamblin Pond, Barnstable Mystic Lake, Barnstable   The town has posted a pet advisory. If you have any questions, contact the local health department.   Avoid contact, particularly incidental ingestion of pond water that can occur during swimming. Dogs […]

Cyanobacteria Alert – July 8 2025

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” Recent News from APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program Please be advised that potentially toxic blooms have been identified on the following ponds: Hamblin Pond, BarnstableNeck Pond, BarnstableParker Pond, Barnstable Town officials have been notified. If you have any questions, contact the local health department.  Avoid contact, particularly incidental ingestion of […]

Cyanobacteria Alert – July 1 2025

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” Recent News from APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program Please be advised that potentially toxic blooms have been identified on the following ponds: Long Pond Marstons Mills, BarnstableLong Pond Centerville, BarnstableCrystal Lake, BarnstableSantuit Pond, Mashpee Town officials have been notified. If you have any questions, contact the local health department.  Avoid […]

Cyanobacteria Alert – June 24 2025

“When in Doubt, Please Stay Out.” Recent News from APCC’s Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program Please be advised that potentially toxic blooms have been identified on the following ponds: Elbow Pond, BrewsterMystic Lake, BarnstableShubael Pond, BarnstableLovells Pond, Barnstable Town officials have been notified. If you have any questions, contact the local health department.   Avoid contact, particularly […]

Clean Water Mondays/Wednesdays – 2025

Toilet Talk: Musings on Septic Systems, Sewers & UD Toilets (5/21/25) Barnstable Clean Water Coalition and Cape Cod Beer have teamed up to bring you a series of free educational lectures held at the brewery. Join us as we dive deep into topics that affect not only our water on Cape Cod but also globally! #CleanWaterMatters This month’s […]