 On Saturday, June 8, the BPC held its annual Pond Summit at the Brewster Baptist Church. Approximately 60 members and community residents attended this informative event which featured three presentations that generated many questions and comments. Pictured above are (left to right): Dr. Hilary Sandler, Extension Professor from the UMASS Cranberry Station; Marty Burke, BPC Board member; Susan Bridges, BPC President; and Bryan Horsley, Environmental Project Assistant with MASSTC. The Summit started with Bryan's presentation "Considering Eco-Toilets for Nutrient Management on Cape Cod." Attendees were given a wealth of information about how various systems offer source control of reducing nitrogen and phosphorus from entering groundwater along with saving water and conserving energy. Dr. Sandler's talk, "Natural History and Current Stewardship Practices for Cape Cod Cranberry Bogs," provided a history of the area's cranberry farming and techniques that are in place to protect surrounding water resources. Marty capped off the morning's presentations by explaining the BPC's "Pond Protection Pledge" (PPP) program. He noted that whether we act as individuals, or members of pond associations/neighborhood groups, we can all make a difference to the health and quality of our water resources by taking simple everyday actions. (You can read more on the PPP on this website.) The recorded presentations with accompanying slides will be posted soon on this website. Comments are closed.
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