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As summer temperatures rise, our community prepares for cooling swims and family fun at our beloved local ponds. While we welcome the season, we also know there are concerns about water health and harmful cyanobacteria blooms. To ensure your safety, the Brewster Ponds Coalition urges you to attend the 2026 Pond Summit: "How Brewster Protects Pond Users from Cyanobacteria Blooms." When: Saturday, June 13, 9:00 – 11:30 AM Where: Brewster Ladies’ Library Auditorium (1622 Main Street) Why Attend? Summer’s warmer water and heavy rains can trigger sudden, potentially dangerous cyanobacteria (blue/green algae) blooms. To combat this, our dedicated Citizen Science team of 57 volunteers is testing 19 Brewster ponds bi-weekly, reporting results immediately to the Town, which then follows up to determine risks. You’ll hear from these key leaders who are working together to keep our water safe. Ron Essig (pictured below left), BPC Board member and Citizen Science Leader, will highlight 10 years of our signature monitoring program and the risks of cyanobacteria, and how the monitoring results are communicated, notably to the Town Health Department. Dan Syriala (pictured below right), Director of the Brewster Health Department, will detail how the Town evaluates risk and determines if ponds need to have warnings posted. He will also outline new septic system setback regulations. Protecting our water is a shared responsibility. Come learn, ask questions, and help us ensure a safe summer for all. This event is free and open to the public. Check-in, coffee, and pastries will begin at 9 AM, followed by the presentations at 9:30 AM. The Leighton Team, a BPC business partner, is sponsoring the event. Comments are closed.
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