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Cape Cod Stories

Many of our waterways are now facing unacceptable nitrogen levels which create algae blooms, suffocating other aquatic life and polluting rivers, lakes, and bays. These can lead to fish kills, offensive odors and dangerous toxins. More than 80% of nitrogen in Mashpee comes from septic systems.

This problem is shared by all Cape Cod communities. Many have been directly addressing the issue of nitrogen pollution for years by adopting comprehensive wastewater treatment programs to deal directly with the sources. Additionally, many are cleaning up their waterways through innovative remediation and restoration projects. This Mashpee Clean Waters presentation seeks to highlight some of the successes of neighboring municipalities.

In this video, we hear from:

  • Erin Perry – Deputy Director, Cape Cod Commission
  • Brian Dudley – Environmental Engineer for MA Department of Environmental Protection

A group of our committee members from the Mashpee Clean Waters committee also prepared this presentation summarizing the stories Cape Cod Water Quality Stories by Mashpee Clean Waters highlighting the complex set of water quality challenges and solutions across the Cape.


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.

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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, 

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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.

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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