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The Shellfish Solution

The one bright spot in recent years for Mashpee water quality has been the success of the shellfish components of Mashpee’s Nitrogen Management Plan, the first wastewater plan ever approved by the DEP and EPA with shellfish as major component.

In this video, you’ll learn:

  • How shellfish are a natural tool for water filtering
  • The successes of oyster projects in Mashpee to date
  • The longer-term plans for a full roll-out of the plan
  • How shellfish fit into the overall context of the wastewater plan

Other resources of interest:

A-02_York-Shellfish-and-Water-Quality-Restoration-Mashpee

Mashpee MUSSEL Program

Restoring Oysters Through Remote Set


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