by APCC | Nov 8, 2022 | In the News
In an effort to manage the stormwater runoff that has been impacting bodies of water on Cape Cod, the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) has selected and identified improvements to be made at 20 potential sites across the region—including at Peters Pond in...
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 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 | Jun 30, 2022 | In the News
It’s that time of the year. At least two Cape Cod ponds have posted advisories regarding algae blooms. As of Sunday, people and pets were warned not to swim or ingest water in any way from the Mashpee-Wakeby Pond due to a cyanobacteria bloom. Full...
by APCC | Jun 28, 2022 | In the News
BARNSTABLE — The Association to Preserve Cape Cod documented a potentially toxic cyanobacteria bloom at Bearses Pond in Barnstable on June 13. APCC recommended residents avoid contact with the pond water, specifically citing ingestion of pond water that can occur when...
by APCC | Jun 3, 2022 | In the News
HYANNIS – A local environmental official highlighted a new mapping tool from Grow Smart Cape Cod that will be used to keep both conservation and housing interests in mind. Grow Smart was recently unveiled as a partnership between Housing Assistance Corporation and the...
