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NOW AVAILABLE:THE SPRING 2021 IPA NEWSLETTER
IN THIS ISSUE Annual Meeting Dues Reminder Marstons Mills River Herring Count 2021 Two Schwarm Scholar-ship to be Awarded Threats to...
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Jun 12, 20211 min read
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Responsible Approach to Rodent Control - a Homeowner's Guide
Late spring is the time of year for rodent pest treatment. Learn about how mouse baits can cause toxity to their predators, scavengers,...
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May 31, 20211 min read
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Interested in the history of Mystic Lake?
The Fall 2019 issue of The Marston's Grist, Marstons Mills Historical Society's quarterly newsletter, features an article by local...
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May 10, 20211 min read
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The "Oracle of Barnstable Village" on the history of our herring runs.
This week we lost an incredible local historian, Jim Gould, co-author of the Images of America’s books on Marstons Mills, Cotuit and...
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Mar 17, 20211 min read
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WINTER 2021 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
An early color digital edition of the printed newsletter can be downloaded online. IN THIS ISSUE • Time to Renew Your Membership • IPA...
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Mar 6, 20211 min read
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Winter 2021
HerrIng Run at Middle Pond

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Mar 5, 20211 min read
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GET READY TO COUNT HERRING!
Following a meeting with herring count coordinators from across the state to discuss COVID-friendly ways to count herring, Barnstable...
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Mar 3, 20211 min read
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IPA requests Alum Treatment for Mystic Lake
In the Fall of 2020 Dr. Ken Wagner of Water Resource Services Inc. issued a report commissioned by the IPA on the Status of Mystic Lake....
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Feb 23, 20211 min read
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Fall 2020 Newsletter now available
Lots of important news to share: State of the Waters: Cape Cod 2020: Middle Pond classified as unacceptable however analysis did not...
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Dec 11, 20201 min read
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NOVEMBER 2020 MYSTIC LAKE UPDATE REPORT
Recent IPA sponsored pond study confirms lake bottom sediment is the primary source of excess phosphorus in Mystic Lake water. Click here...
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Nov 30, 20201 min read
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TALKING TURKEY
A fun Thanksgiving article by Dave Reid about Cape Cod's turkey history and trivia can be found on page 8 of the 2010 Spring IPA...
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Nov 28, 20201 min read
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Mystic Lake Cyanobacteria bloom update
The water was tested at a private beach on the Northeast corner of Mystic Lake near the cove. A new cyanobacteria alert was issued by the...
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Oct 22, 20201 min read
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MYSTIC LAKE NO LONGER CLOSED
October 12: The Town of Barnstable advises: "Wind and colder water has helped reduce the levels of cyanobacteria overall. Only four...
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Oct 14, 20201 min read
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MYSTIC LAKE IS CLOSED TO SWIMMING
Mystic Lake has been added to the warning category for toxic algae bloom until further notice:
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Oct 8, 20201 min read
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September 10 Cyanobacteria Report
Hamblin, Middle and Mystic Ponds all remain in the Low Waring Tier. Mystic had higher cyanobacteria concentrations on 8/27, but they have...
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Sep 20, 20201 min read
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Summer 2020 Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE President’s Report •Update on Cyanobacteria Monitoring in the Indian Ponds •Eagle Feather Law Meet the Newest Board Member...
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Sep 4, 20201 min read
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Cyanobacteria July 30, 2020 Report
Hamblin was the only pond found to be of any concern. A green scum stained the sand about a foot out from shore and many small dead fish...
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Aug 6, 20201 min read
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Spring Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE • IPA’s Annual Meeting Cancelled! • IPA to Fund Water Quality Study of Mystic Lake • Pond Sampling Plans • Reduced Price on...
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Jun 24, 20201 min read
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Winter 2019-2020 Newsletter
The Winter 2020 IPA newsletter discusses the importance of the Cape's lakes and ponds, the meeting held with other groups on the Cape to...
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Feb 29, 20201 min read
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KAYAK FOUND
Kayak has been found floating on Mystic Lake.If you have lost one, please email a description of the kayak and your contact information...
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Feb 12, 20201 min read
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