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Our Nitrogen Problem

The major cause of the water quality issues in the Popponesset and Waquoit Bays is excess nitrogen. The problem is severe and the long-term health of our waterways is at risk.

In our first Mashpee Clean Waters Virtual Conversation we learned:

  • Where the nitrogen comes from
  • What it’s doing to our waters
  • What we know from ten years of water testing
  • What we can do to fix this

Our guests included:

  • Brian Howes, Chancellor Professor, School of Marine Science & Technology at UMass Dartmouth
  • Tonna-Marie Rogers, Director, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR)
  • Chuckie Green, Natural Resources Director, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
  • Don MacDonald, Commissioner, Mashpee Waterways Commission

The video gives a a great introduction in the program but here are some additional resources If you want to read up on this issue:

Watershed report for Popponesset Bay: http://www.capecodcommission.org/resources/208/watershedreports/2017_Watershed_Report_UC_Popponesset_Bay.pdf (source for this event’s photo)

Watershed report for Waquoit Bay: http://www.capecodcommission.org/resources/208/watershedreports/2017_Watershed_Report_UC_Waquoit_Bay.pdf

2019 Presentation of Water Testing Data – see page 22: http://records.mashpeema.gov/weblink/0,0,0,0,0/doc/281775/Page1.aspx


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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  • 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