MASHPEE - Potentially toxic algae blooms have been identified at Mashpee and Harwich ponds, triggering warnings for visitors. The Association … [Read more...]
Bacteria Outbreak at Schoolhouse Pond in Brewster
September 12, 2024
BREWSTER - A cyanobacteria alert has been issued for Schoolhouse Pond in Brewster by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod and the town. The … [Read more...]
Algal Bloom Reported At Pilgrim Lake In Orleans
June 24, 2024
ORLEANS – The town of Orleans has issued a public health advisory for Pilgrim Lake due to the presence of a potentially-harmful cyanobacteria bloom. … [Read more...]
Mashpee Ponds Afflicted By Cyanobacteria, PFAS
June 10, 2024
MASHPEE – The Town of Mashpee is posting public advisories about several bodies of water. Officials inspected Mashpee Wakeby Pond on Friday and … [Read more...]
Cyanobacteria Alert for Boland Pond, Orleans
May 31, 2024
ORLEANS - A cyanobacteria alert has been issued for Boland Pond in Orleans by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod. The organization monitors … [Read more...]
New Report Says Cape Cod Water Quality Continues to Decline
January 25, 2023
HYANNIS - The Association to Preserve Cape Cod released an annual review of the region’s water quality and the data supports the continuing decline of … [Read more...]
Barnstable County Officials Discuss Future of Water Quality Testing
January 10, 2023
HYANNIS - A local public health official said Barnstable County could become a leader in testing for cyanobacteria in … [Read more...]
Barnstable Addressing Water Quality of Local Pond
December 7, 2022
BARNSTABLE - A Barnstable official gave an update on ongoing efforts to boost water quality at a local pond that has experienced closures due to … [Read more...]
Public Health Advisory Issued for Chatham Pond
September 29, 2022
CHATHAM - Goose Pond in Chatham has been put under a public health advisory by the town following the detection of elevated cyanobacteria levels in … [Read more...]
Truro Pond Impacted by Algae Blooms
September 21, 2022
TRURO - Visible algae scum has been reported at Ryder Pond in Truro by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod, prompting a swimming advisory for the … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Barnstable County Commissioners adopt Cape Cod Commission’s Regional Policy Plan
Pair of Yarmouth firefighters honored in statewide recognition of firefighting heroism
Dennis Wastewater Project continues throughout municipality
New electric vehicle charging stations available at Sandwich Town Hall
Mashpee Wampanoag chair continuing to serve on National Congress of American Indians
Nature Conservancy teams up with Mashpee to restore oyster reefs in Hamblin Pond
Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce launching auction on Black Friday
Bourne is documenting the history of its recreational areas- Barnstable Delegates vote to endorse “Medicare for All” legislation
Open house scheduled for Cape Cod National Seashore multi-use path project
Boy Scouts from Cape carry injured hiker down a mountain
Comment period open for Cape Cod Canal bridge replacement environmental impact report
Orleans working with dentist office to potentially acquire land for fire station
