BREWSTER PONDS COALITION - Protecting the health, beauty and enjoyment of Brewster's ponds
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Citizen Science

Image courtesy of the Cape Cod Times
Citizen Scientists -- non-scientist volunteers -- play a critical role in fulfilling the core mission of the Brewster Ponds Coalition (BPC).  This all-volunteer program, which began in 2017, is comprised of members who care passionately about the environment and our community.
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Image Courtesy of The Cape Cod Times
The BPC Citizen Science team is comprised of individuals of all ages and walks of life (primarily non-scientific) who are assigned a pond where they gather water samples bi-weekly.  Once gathered, the team shares the samples with our research partners, the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) and the University of New Hampshire (UNH), who then analyze the samples for the presence of toxic cyanobacteria.
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The Citizen Science program  is accessible to individuals without a scientific background and conducts:

  • Cyanobacteria Water research and sampling
  • Cyanobacteria Aerosol research and sampling
​Like to learn more, volunteer or provide financial support for this program?  Click on one of the buttons below!
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Why is Citizen Science important?
  • Increases community awareness and education 
  • Contributes directly to scientific research 
  • Conserves natural resources and supports environmental sustainability
  • Provides appropriate town officials with important data
  • It can be a catalyst for personal change  ​
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Click on map above to see interactive
​APCC Cyanobacteria Monitoring Map

​Click on the links below to see:
  • BPC Citizen Science 2022 Training Session Video
  • Citizen Science Program overview
  • 2019 Brewster Ponds Report Card
  • 2020 Brewster Ponds Report Card
  • 2020 Aerosolized Cyanobacteria Toxins Report
  • 2020 Lower Mill Pond Food Web Report Card
  • 2021 Brewster Ponds Report Card
  • ​2022 Brewster Ponds Report Card

Contact  info@brewsterponds.org
PO BOX 459, Brewster MA 02631
508-258-9801




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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Business Partners
    • Board
    • Board Meeting Minutes
    • Strategic Plan and By-Laws
    • Contact Us
  • PROGRAMS
    • Citizen Science
    • Children's Pond Education Program
    • Water Quality Monitoring
    • Pond Trail Monitoring
    • Pond Remediation Projects
    • Pond Neighborhood Outreach
  • LEARN
    • Beneath The Surface
    • Six Concerns
    • Five Quick Solutions
    • Videos
    • Publications
    • Links
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Become A Member/Donor
    • Become A Business Partner
    • Become A Volunteer
    • Leadership And Action Teams
  • NEWS/EVENTS
    • Calendar