Barnstable Clean Water Coalition (BCWC) works to restore and preserve clean water in Barnstable.
Joined September 2019
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
2 Nov 2022
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 ⬇️
townofbarnstable.us/departme…
ALT Picture collage of oyster shellfishing on the Scudder Lane flats
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
12 Jul 2022
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 loom.ly/0qQPEAQ to find out more.
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
14 Jul 2022
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. loom.ly/Z37ZlW8
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
8 Jun 2022
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: loom.ly/oCrpxAc
💧 Cape Cod Times (front page): loom.ly/Yr3UY80
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
3 Jun 2022
Fourteen cutting-edge alternative septic systems are being installed, thanks to money from the Barnstable Clean Water Coalition. capecodtimes.com/story/cape-…
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
17 May 2022
As pollution worsens on Cape Cod, some are investing hopes in a new type of septic system bostonglobe.com/2022/05/17/s… via @BostonGlobe
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
18 May 2022
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. trib.al/EKlmhbZ
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
24 Jan 2022
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. bit.ly/3rBX0N6
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
12 Jan 2022
Provide your feedback on the use of the county's $41.3M allocation of #AmericanRescuePlanAct (ARPA) funds.
👉Complete survey at BarnstableCounty.org/ARPA
👉Email your thoughts to ARPA@BarnstableCounty.org
👉Call 508-556-4733 to leave a voicemail
#BarnstableCounty #CapeCod
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
11 Jan 2022
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. capecodtimes.com/story/news/…
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
12 Jan 2022
Research being conducted to determine the magnitude of PFAS contamination from the now-shuttered Barnstable County Fire Training Academy is being expanded and revised. capecodtimes.com/story/news/…
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
11 Jan 2022
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.
massoyster.org/blog/2021/1/1…
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
19 Nov 2021
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: epa.gov/snep/snep-webinars
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
8 Nov 2021
#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 capecodtimes.com/story/news/… via @capecodtimes
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
30 Sep 2021
“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.”
capecodtimes.com/story/news/…
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
24 Feb 2021
Tune in at 10am, 2pm or 7 pm Thursday for Mark Ells and Dan Santos' briefing on Barnstable's big dig proposed sewer assessments: ow.ly/HVu850DIEvt
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Barnstable Clean Water Coalition retweeted
17 Sep 2020
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 bit.ly/2FFL6h8 #CapeCod @GSpillaneCCT
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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… instagram.com/p/CEuglIsHTF5/…
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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… instagram.com/p/CEpYRxjHG5P/…
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31 Aug 2020
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,… instagram.com/p/CEkVnzaH_Q8/…
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