Save Popponesset Bay is the owner of 2/3 of the Spit, with the eastern third, owned by Mass Audubon. The Popponesset Spit is a fragile, natural barrier peninsula and wildlife sanctuary that protects Popponesset Bay from Nantucket Sound, Mashpee’s watershed, and other land throughout Mashpee and Cotuit. Since its most depleted state in 2014, Save Popponesset Bay has raised and invested hundreds of thousands of dollars for trucking sand, dredging sand from the outer channel leading to Nantucket Sound, and the purchasing/planting dune grass to anchor the new sand for the Spit. We also provide security in partnership with PBA and our partner Mass Audubon. These dredging and construction activities are critical to keeping the area healthy and safe for all that enjoy it.
The dredging is now expected to start after Labor Day due to a shortage of crew, and take 10-15 business days depending on weather conditions. Dredging will pause for the weekends. Please review the graphic for the areas boaters must avoid.
Read more...Please be aware that the area to the right of the entry to the Spit, over to the Fisherman’s Stairs is a construction site during the dredging. Please do not enter this area until the dredging has been completed.
Read more...You’re invited to Save Popponesset Bay’s Comedy Night Fundraiser, Saturday ~ September 2 ~ 7pm
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