Our Focus:
CYANOBACTERIA MONITORING AND ALERTS For the past 3 summers, we have hired the Association to Preserve Cape Cod to conduct 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 phosphorus, nitrogen and other 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. This work will continue in early Summer 2023. We advocate for action by the Town of Barnstable such as the replacement of problematic storm drains (2021), requistion of a comprehensive study of Long Pond (2021), review of the resulting report (2022) and implementation of solution(s) in 2023. |
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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:
10/22: SMAST's draft of their Diagnostic Assessment and Management Plan for Long Pond is available for public review. Based on this report, the Town believes that our best options are to initiate a pilot of Floating Treatment Wetlands and to pursue installation of some phosphorus-reducing septic systems. A public presentation will be scheduled for November. 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:
10/22: SMAST's draft of their Diagnostic Assessment and Management Plan for Long Pond is available for public review. Based on this report, the Town believes that our best options are to initiate a pilot of Floating Treatment Wetlands and to pursue installation of some phosphorus-reducing septic systems. A public presentation will be scheduled for November. 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:
Amy Mesirow, President David Abelman, Clerk Joanna Chodes Steve Kreth
Chris Young, Vice President Steve Shuman, Treasurer Brett Goldberg
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:
Amy Mesirow, President David Abelman, Clerk Joanna Chodes Steve Kreth
Chris Young, Vice President Steve Shuman, Treasurer Brett Goldberg
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