PROVINCETOWN - The Center for Coastal Studies is inviting volunteers to join several marine debris cleanups throughout this month and October, … [Read more...]
Center for Coastal Studies seeks volunteers for beach cleanups in September and October
September 5, 2025
Center For Coastal Studies To Conduct Second Cleanup Event On Cuttyhunk Island
May 6, 2024
GOSNOLD - The Center for Coastal Studies Marine Debris and Plastics Program is preparing to lead a cleanup event on Cuttyhunk Island to remove fishing … [Read more...]
Video: Vineyard Man Sentenced For Cape Bank Robbery | Faster Degrading Bioplastic Straws
February 8, 2024
https://youtu.be/zJNQdE4n8sE Vineyard Man Sentenced For Cape Bank Robbery A Martha’s Vineyard man is being sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in … [Read more...]
Local Environmental Nonprofit Receivers Governor’s Citation For Efforts To Ban Single-Use Plastic
January 4, 2024
BREWSTER - On the first day of the new year, Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll bestowed Cape Cod environmental non-profit … [Read more...]
Cape Cod Commission Shares Progress Of Cape Cod Freshwater Initiative
December 12, 2023
BARNSTABLE - The Cape Cod Commission recently completed its first full freshwater monitoring season, in which 50 ponds were examined. The Cape Cod … [Read more...]
Plymouth Narrowly Approves Nip Ban
October 25, 2023
PLYMOUTH - Plymouth voters approved a nip bottle ban by narrow margins at the recent fall town meeting. 1.7-ounce bottles of alcohol will no longer be … [Read more...]
EPA Analysis Shows Statewide Increase Of Toxic Chemicals, PFAS Released in 2021
March 22, 2023
HYANNIS – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which indicated that … [Read more...]
Take Care Campaign Aims to Keep the Cape Clean
August 5, 2022
HYANNIS – A local nonprofit that raises awareness for environmental stewardship and sustainability has introduced a new ad campaign to help keep Cape … [Read more...]
Center For Coastal Studies Identifies Source Of Washed Up Plastic Tubing
February 18, 2022
PROVINCETOWN – An investigation by the Center for Coastal Studies into yellow plastic tubing that has washed ashore on Cape Cod beaches in recent … [Read more...]
State Provides Grant Funding for Coastal Water Quality
August 27, 2021
BOSTON - The state announced on Wednesday that it had rewarded grants to town and city projects in Massachusetts that work to protect coastal water … [Read more...]
From The CapeCod.com NewsCenter
Sea turtle stranding season arrives as first cold stunned turtles wash upon Cape shores
Healey administration encourages installation of heat pumps to take advantage of lower rates
Barnstable High School volleyball team raises $8K in support of young cancer patient
Sandwich invites the public to aid charitable drive benefitting local food pantry
Cape Air cancels new route between New Bedford and Boston
Steamship Authority names next general manager
LISTEN: Island Pickle prepares to open
Sandwich voters to consider changing housing by-laws at Special Town Meeting
Outer Cape Health Services urges residents to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays
Sandwich woman completes Antarctic ultramarathon
Listening sessions scheduled in five Cape Cod towns to get input on opioid settlement money
Provincetown receives $350k for police, housing
Local United Way issues emergency SNAP relief funding
