Our Focus:
CYANOBACTERIA MONITORING AND ALERTS * Click on "2023 Test Results" tab above. Since 2020, FoLPMM has hired the Association to Preserve Cape Cod to conduct summer pond testing. This summer APCC will be testing weekly at the north and south ends of the pond. Results from the sampling at these locations as well as at the Long Pond Farms Association Beach are posted under the "2022 Test Results" tab every Wednesday or Thursday. |
EDUCATION TO REDUCE INPUTS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO CYANOBACTERIA OVERGROWTH We inform homeowners of ways in which they can help to reduce the flow into our pond of nutrients which contribute to cyanobacteria overgrowth. These are detailed under the "Take Action" tab and include:
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ACTION TO IMPROVE LONG POND'S WATER QUALITY We look for opportunities to take direct action to improve the water quality of our pond. During Summer 2022, we removed Purple Loosestrife (an invasive species) so that native plant and animal species can flourish. We advocate for action by the Town of Barnstable such as the replacement of problematic storm drains (2021), requisition of a comprehensive study of Long Pond (2021), review of the resulting report (2022) and implementation of solution(s) in 2024. |
Please support our efforts by becoming a member or renewing your membership.
Send your check for $25 or more to Friends of Long Pond Marstons Mills at P.O. Box 514, Marstons Mills, MA 02648-0514 or scroll down under the "Take Action" tab to pay via credit card or PayPal. Thank you!
Latest news:
9/11/23: The pond is safe for swimming and pets. This was the final water sample for the 2023 season.
August 2023: Bidding, contracting, and permitting for the deployment of Floating Treatment Wetlands at the north end of Long Pond in spring 2024 are in process.
July 2023: A Notice of Intent was filed with the Barnstable Conservation Commission for a project to deploy approx. 500 sq.ft. of Floating Treatment Wetlands in Long Pond. A Public Hearing was held on 7/18 and the project was approved.
May 2023: Funding for Floating Treatment Wetlands was approved by the Barnstable Town Council.
Friends of Long Pond MM is contracting with APCC to conduct weekly pond testing once again this summer.
December 2022: The Town presented a summary of SMAST's Diagnostic Assessment and Management Plan for Long Pond. Recording: streaming85.townofbarnstable.us/CablecastPublicSite/show/10273?channel=1
The report and Town recommendations are available HERE.
Send your check for $25 or more to Friends of Long Pond Marstons Mills at P.O. Box 514, Marstons Mills, MA 02648-0514 or scroll down under the "Take Action" tab to pay via credit card or PayPal. Thank you!
Latest news:
9/11/23: The pond is safe for swimming and pets. This was the final water sample for the 2023 season.
August 2023: Bidding, contracting, and permitting for the deployment of Floating Treatment Wetlands at the north end of Long Pond in spring 2024 are in process.
July 2023: A Notice of Intent was filed with the Barnstable Conservation Commission for a project to deploy approx. 500 sq.ft. of Floating Treatment Wetlands in Long Pond. A Public Hearing was held on 7/18 and the project was approved.
May 2023: Funding for Floating Treatment Wetlands was approved by the Barnstable Town Council.
Friends of Long Pond MM is contracting with APCC to conduct weekly pond testing once again this summer.
December 2022: The Town presented a summary of SMAST's Diagnostic Assessment and Management Plan for Long Pond. Recording: streaming85.townofbarnstable.us/CablecastPublicSite/show/10273?channel=1
The report and Town recommendations are available HERE.
Friends of Long Pond Marstons Mills is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization exempt from federal income tax.
Established in 2020, our 2022-23 board consists of 7 members:
David Abelman, President Amy Mesirow, Clerk Joanna Chodes Steve Kreth Dale Storms
Chris Young, Vice President Steve Shuman, Treasurer Brett Goldberg Gene Mosher
Our mailing address is: Post Office Box 514, Marstons Mills, MA 02648-0514
Contact: amym@longpondmm.org
Listen to this beautiful song inspired by our pond in winter. It was written, choreographed and sung by our board member Chris Young: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHl-O6qtFaI&ab_channel=StoneFlowers
Established in 2020, our 2022-23 board consists of 7 members:
David Abelman, President Amy Mesirow, Clerk Joanna Chodes Steve Kreth Dale Storms
Chris Young, Vice President Steve Shuman, Treasurer Brett Goldberg Gene Mosher
Our mailing address is: Post Office Box 514, Marstons Mills, MA 02648-0514
Contact: amym@longpondmm.org
Listen to this beautiful song inspired by our pond in winter. It was written, choreographed and sung by our board member Chris Young: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHl-O6qtFaI&ab_channel=StoneFlowers