by APCC | Aug 10, 2022 | In the News
Six Cape Cod ponds have cyanobacteria blooms serious enough to possibly shut down swimming and lead to restrictions. Cyanobacteria can lead to serious illness and even death. Current ponds where use restrictions are recommended are Santuit Pond in Mashpee, Long Pond...
by APCC | Jul 18, 2022 | Pond Stories
By Ann Zmudsky Within the heart of the Popponesset beach community, there exists a freshwater treasure, Deans Pond. This sparkling beauty graces the natural surroundings of a family-oriented community. The pond boasts some fame among locals for being one of the few...
by APCC | Jul 6, 2022 | In the News
It’s summer on Cape Cod and that means toxic blue-green algae blooms are back in local ponds. The algae is usually natural and harmless until it dominates an ecosystem and releases dangerous toxins, as has happened in Mashpee-Wakeby Pond on the Mashpee/Sandwich...
by APCC | Jul 6, 2022 | Pond Stories
By Phil Odence I was just old enough to read and inquire about the somewhat crude sign that, among other restrictions, instructed, “No Fishing.” With poles in hand, my uncle and I strode right past. He explained that we had permission from Otis Barton. Uncle Gates...
by APCC | Jul 1, 2022 | Pond Stories
by Susan Baur Several years ago, Falmouth residents who swam in local ponds began to notice a small army of feathery weeds moving in. At first, they were novelties. One popped small white flowers above the pond surface in August. Another created underwater patches of...
