Barnstable Clean Water Coalition

Barnstable Clean Water Coalition (BCWC) works to restore and preserve clean water in Barnstable.

[Town of Barnstable @BarnstableMA]

Good Morning, Barnstable!
"It's the most wonderful day of the year.."
🦪 OYSTER OPENING DAY IS TODAY
Wednesday, November 2nd.

✅ Shellfish Permit
✅ Rake & Basket
✅ Waders & Gloves
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The most delicious 🦪 OYSTERS waiting just for YOU!

More INFO ⬇️
https://t.co/zSB0zfZvtn

[AmeriCorps Cape Cod @AmeriCorpsCC]

Come enjoy the Barnstable County Fair with ACC from 12PM-5PM on Friday, July 22nd! We'll be coordinating WETFest activities at the 4-H building. WETFest provides hands-on opportunities to learn about protecting Cape Cod’s water. Visit https://t.co/YofRVSoxBc to find out more.

[Barnstable County Government @CapeCodGov]

Check out WCAI's The Point with #BarnstableCounty's Brian Baumgaertel, Director of the MA Alternative Septic System Test Center (#MASSTC)! Learn about the role of regulations and incentives to accelerate changes in how we manage wastewater. https://t.co/fCGtyvSL4F

[Barnstable County Government @CapeCodGov]

Check out these two recent segments from our local news which feature work being done at #BarnstableCounty's Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center (MASSTC):

💧 WCAI's The Point: https://t.co/tvxBHkqyW5

💧 Cape Cod Times (front page): https://t.co/XwpKN3lJVC

[Cape Cod Times @capecodtimes]

Fourteen cutting-edge alternative septic systems are being installed, thanks to money from the Barnstable Clean Water Coalition. https://t.co/21ooX6k0WC

[David Abel @davabel]

As pollution worsens on Cape Cod, some are investing hopes in a new type of septic system https://t.co/84Ke6afU8C via @BostonGlobe

[The Boston Globe @BostonGlobe]

For years, pollution from septic systems has spawned algae blooms, toxic bacteria, and a putrid scum coating the waters of Cape Cod, destroying vital ecosystems, contributing to coastal erosion, and harming tourism. https://t.co/yVpPRF4Gu9

[Silent Spring Inst @SilentSpringIns]

Do you or your family live in Hyannis, MA? Did you drink the water between May 2006 and June 2016? Join us for an open house to learn about our #ATSDR #PFAS in water study on February 19, and how you can be a part of this important research. https://t.co/cKgDNIZrIy

[Barnstable County Government @CapeCodGov]

Provide your feedback on the use of the county's $41.3M allocation of #AmericanRescuePlanAct (ARPA) funds.
👉Complete survey at https://t.co/MSBtSaTENR
👉Email your thoughts to [email protected]
👉Call 508-556-4733 to leave a voicemail
#BarnstableCounty #CapeCod

[Cape Cod Times @capecodtimes]

Annual State of the Waters report shows continued degradation of both marine and freshwater water quality on Cape Cod, as well as issues with two municipal drinking water systems. https://t.co/ZarZkvZOaD

[Cape Cod Times @capecodtimes]

Research being conducted to determine the magnitude of PFAS contamination from the now-shuttered Barnstable County Fire Training Academy is being expanded and revised. https://t.co/EclQLBhaWY

[Mass Oyster Project @OysterProjectMA]

Our latest oyster news roundup shares stories from Cape Cod all the way to Scotland. Find some inspiration and hope in these featured articles and videos.
https://t.co/NvVqALu91q

[U.S. EPA New England Region @EPARegion1]

Our next "Southeast New England Program" webinar is 11/30, 1-2 PM titled "Introducing the SNEP Pilot Watershed Initiative." Learn about our first 4 pilot projects to protect water quality in New England coastal communities. Details/sign up: https://t.co/lNWw2Pmp5V

[U.S. EPA New England Region @EPARegion1]

#ICYM: recent story on how EPA research is helping Cape Cod towns find solutions to nutrients from septic systems, aimed at helping to clean up Cape waters https://t.co/dddQuRJ7cm via @capecodtimes

[Cape Cod Times @capecodtimes]

“We’re thrilled at how this summer went,” said project president Sarah Valencik. “We’ve taken a huge step to not only keep shells out of landfills, but those recycled shells will then go towards building reefs along the shores of Wellfleet.”
https://t.co/PBE7qqebQb

[Barnstable Patriot @BarnPat]

Tune in at 10am, 2pm or 7 pm Thursday for Mark Ells and Dan Santos' briefing on Barnstable's big dig + proposed sewer assessments: https://t.co/8fwC8dduQF

[Cape Cod Times @capecodtimes]

Impending Conservation Law Foundation lawsuit will demand temporary suspension of new septic systems and pause on passing inspections associated with sale of properties in Barnstable and Mashpee https://t.co/umQzqsXFzI #CapeCod @GSpillaneCCT

[Barnstable Clean Water Coalition @BarnstableWater]

The conditions are right for sea nettles to be found throughout our waters; they enjoy warm temperatures and high salinity (this is from a lack of rainfall this summer). Thanks @Allyson_Marine_ for posting why clean… https://t.co/SVoAxqR5Sm

[Barnstable Clean Water Coalition @BarnstableWater]

Show us why clean water matters to you! Throughout the month of September, email or tag us in a picture or video of you enjoying Cape Cod’s waters. We can’t wait to see your photos and videos!
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#capecod… https://t.co/VjRiZpz9jz

[Barnstable Clean Water Coalition @BarnstableWater]

What goes into PALS sampling? PALS (Pond and Lake Stewardship) is a snapshot water sampling event throughout Cape Cod. BCWC measures 32 different ponds in Barnstable, where we record dissolved oxygen, temperature,… https://t.co/uhZqWpZV2M