Manchaug Pond Foundation, the voice of Manchaug Pond and its watershed, the 380 acre great pond located in the towns of Sutton and Douglas, Massachusetts.
🌱 Agriculture plays a big role in protecting our waterways. Best Management Practices (BMPs) help farmers reduce runoff, manage manure, and keep harmful pollutants out of stormwater. Healthy farms = healthy water. 💧
#OnlyRainDownTheDrain#Stormwater#CMRSWC
Washing your car at home? 🚗💧
Soap, dirt, and oil can flow into storm drains and pollute our waterways
✔️ Wash on grass or gravel
✔️ Use less soap
✔️ Consider a commercial car wash
#Stormwater#CleanWater#MS4
Never flush unused medication 🚫
Flushing medications can introduce harmful chemicals into our waterways and impact water quality.
Dispose of them safely at approved collection sites. 💧
#WaterQuality#MS4#PublicHealth#CleanWater
Construction sites can be major sources of stormwater pollution if not properly managed. Use erosion and sediment controls, cover materials, and keep equipment maintained. Protect our waterways—every job site matters! 🏗️🌧️
#StormwaterAwareness#CMRSWC
Reduce your environmental impact on stormwater. If you live near a waterway, helping prevent soil erosion protects the water quality. #PreventPollution
ICYMI: DER released two funding opportunities last week for culvert replacement projects!
Join us for a grant briefing to discuss the Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance grant opportunity on Wednesday, 4/16 at 10:30AM.
Register here ➡️ https://t.co/q0j3q5x5sH
$200,000 in Water Quality Monitoring Grants have been awarded to Blackstone River Coalition, Inc., @savebuzzardsbay, @ctriver_org and @ipswich_river to support the monitoring of water quality in rivers, lakes and ponds, and coastal resources: https://t.co/0bmPWktjc0
@MA_EOHLC SUTTON is an MBTA abutting community with affordable housing zoning required by December 2025. Fall 2024 town meeting voted down. The Manchaug Pond Foundation Board of Directors is monitoring for the potential impacts to our water resources and lake/watershed community. 💙
With a major drought across the state, we must practice water conservation methods and adhere to local requirements to decrease the stress on our water systems & ensure essential needs, such as drinking water, habitats and fire suppression, are being met. https://t.co/h1d20Yan32
Good septic health helps the environment and stormwater. Remember the 1-3-5. Get your tank inspected every 1-3 years and pump your tank every 3-5 years. #BeSepticSmart
Members’ Annual Business Meeting https://t.co/OfjF1p3bcI via @ManchaugPond
Saturday, August 31st - coffee on at 9:30 a.m. with business meeting starting at 10:00. Program reports, election of Board of Directors, approval of budget, and sale of logowear , lake art & more!
Have you had a chance to explore @MassDFG's Strategic Plan for 2025-2030 yet?
Dive into our action plan today to learn about our priorities for the next five years:
https://t.co/iArHAXmt9E