Save Poppenesset Bay
Save Poppenesset Bay
  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • History
    • Leadership
    • Partners
    • Mission Statement
    • Photos
  • What We Do
    • Waterways
    • Popponesset Spit
      Maintenance
    • Wildlife
    • Water Quality
    • Channel Project – Longer, Wider, Deeper
  • News
    • Updates
    • May Town Hall
  • Donate
    • Support
    • Join Our Efforts
    • SPB Summer Donor Party
  • Contact

Monthly Archives: February 2019

February 2019
dune grass

Winter 2019 sand and grass work completed on the Spit:

Our winter project for this phase of the Spit re-construction was completed last month.  We trucked in 10,000 cubic yards of sand, 8,500 for the eastern side closest to Audubon’s land and 1,500 to repair damage on the western side at the foot of Popponesset Island. We also had grass planted on the eastern side to anchor the sand. The resiliency of the Spit has been improved dramatically, especially along the middle section where it was extremely vulnerable.

We also had a nice, low-profile, hummocky dune built at the entrance to the Spit and installed a dense grass array to deter people from walking on the dune. There is a clear pathway, outlined with grass on both sides.  In the spring we will look at whether we need to add symbolic fencing (stakes and twine) for the walking paths.

Outer channel:

We continue to work with Woods Hole Group and the Town of Mashpee for permitting of the outer channel to improve boating safety, while also providing a critical source of near-term and long-term dredged sand. This permitting process will continue through 2019.

Grant applications:

In 2019, we will continue to pursue grant opportunities including the MA Coastal Zone Management (CZM) and other funding groups which we follow.

With each public funding application, the State emphasizes the importance of the breadth of our private donor base.  We appreciate all contributions, large and small.  Without your support, we could not have accomplished what we have over the past four years.

Thank you:

We thank you for your continued support and hope you will consider a tax-deductible contribution to Save Popponesset Bay in 2019.  SPB is an all-volunteer organization.  We accept and encourage corporate matching gifts.

Please go to: www.savepopponessetbay.org/donate or mail your donation to SPB, Box 920757, Needham MA 02492.


Recent Posts

  • Thank you for watching
  • Full Moon Watch Party
  • SPB 2022 Party
  • Summer 2021 Party – Thank You!
  • Miami Vice Summer Party

Archives

  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • June 2021
  • April 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • April 2020
  • September 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • February 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • September 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • May 2017

Thank you for Watching!

Over 150 members of our community gathered on the Spit last week to enjoy live music, play yard games, eat Polar Cave ice cream, and watch the full moon rise! It was so fun seeing all of the kids running around the beach, and families enjoying this special place.

Read more...

Summer 2022 Party

Hey, hey, what do you say?

I say, YEAH, what a summer on Popponesset Bay!  The weather has been glorious, the Spit and various channels feeding the bay have stayed in great shape.  Plovers and other birds have born their young, kids have a great time searching for sea creatures in the inner channel, 

Read more...

No Alcohol & New Spit Security

Based on community, State, and local law enforcement feedback regarding an escalation of excessive drinking, partying, and unsafe behavior on the Spit (and neighboring community), we have made the following changes and need your support.

Read more...
Join Our Efforts
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR
NEWSLETTER
EmailInstagramTwitterFacebook
Massacheusetts Audubon Society

© 2023 Save Poppenesset Bay, Inc All Rights Reserved.

Save Poppenesset Bay

  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • History
    • Leadership
    • Partners
    • Mission Statement
    • Photos
  • What We Do
    • Waterways
    • Popponesset Spit
      Maintenance
    • Wildlife
    • Water Quality
    • Channel Project – Longer, Wider, Deeper
  • News
    • Updates
    • May Town Hall
  • Donate
    • Support
    • Join Our Efforts
    • SPB Summer Donor Party
  • Contact