Treatment Wetlands pilot program was initiated on May 7, 2024! Monthly monitoring will occur.
Results will be available at the end of 2 growing seasons (Fall 2025.)
Results will be available at the end of 2 growing seasons (Fall 2025.)
October 2023: bidding, contracting, and permitting for the deployment of Floating Treatment Wetlands at the north end of Long Pond are proceeding on schedule for a spring 2024 implementation.
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.
December 2022: The Town presented a summary of SMAST's Diagnostic Assessment and Management Plan for Long Pond.
The report and Town recommendations are available HERE.
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.
December 2022: The Town presented a summary of SMAST's Diagnostic Assessment and Management Plan for Long Pond.
The report and Town recommendations are available HERE.