Working together to restore and protect ALL Barnstable ponds and lakes
As a unified group, we will address the growing cyanobacteria crisis through ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND SCIENCE.
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Have a greater voice in Town efforts to address the problem
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Learn from each other by sharing ideas, experiences and information
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Provide funding and manpower to expand pond testing
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Raise funds to implement solutions
Please join us to ensure that our local ponds and lakes are healthy for future generations. Together, we can make a difference in our community.
Advocacy & Collaboration
The Barnstable Ponds Coalition advocates for responsible regu-lations and policies to protect ponds, working with the Town, environmental organizations, and citizens or neighborhood groups.
Science
Pond health can be aided through water quality monitoring programs and cyanobacteria research. Our goal is to explore and evaluate emerging tech-nologies and bioremediation projects to repair pond health.
Education
We intend to inform, clarify and educate those committed to or affected by the many imminent challenges. We see an immediate need for more actions beyond those already in motion
Cyanobacteria Testing Training
Thursday, May 29 - 8 am
Barnstable Ponds Coalition is looking for cyanobacteria testers for this summer. Join us for a cyanobacteria field sampling training session next Thursday, May 29th at 8:00 am at the Hamblin Pond Town Beach off Route 149.
Because samples are collected offshore in thigh-high water, you will need to bring your own deep boots or waders. We also recommend that you review the short video at the APCC's website.
Whether you are nterested in participating, or to just come watch and learn, please join us. Attending the training does not require any commitment for the summer. For more info or questions, email barnstableponds@gmail.com or call Butch Roberts at 401-439-1093.