The Indian Ponds Association
Protecting Mystic Lake, Middle Pond, and Hamblin Pond since 1958
The three interconnected 100+-acre ponds in Marstons Mills, Massachusetts -- Mystic Lake, Middle Pond, and Hamblin Pond -- are, together, the Indian Ponds. They're kettlehole ponds, formed by pieces of ice left behind when the glaciers receded, and form an ecosystem that supports wildlife in, on, and off the water. They're also an integral part of the local community, and residents and visitors use the ponds for swimming, fishing, and boating year-round.
Latest News & Upcoming Events
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LETTER FROM IPA'S PRESIDENT
Please read the letter Butch Roberts has filed with the Mass. Department of Environmental Protection Waterways Regulation Program showing the results of the IPA petition.
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Don't forget to file your letters about the helical piles proposed by the owners of 24 Flume before April 6th.
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In order for there to be a hearing at least 10 citizens must write in.
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WINTER 2022-2023
NEWSLETTER NOW
AVAILABLE ONLINE
IN THIS ISSUE
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Time to Pay Dues
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Word From Our President
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A Tale of Three Ponds
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The Eastern CoyoteS of Cape Cod
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Floating Treatment wetlands: a possible cure for polluted Cape Cod Pods?
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Overview of Pond Testing and Water Quality
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The Old Coot: one of the most wide-spread birds in the world
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Coexisting with Coyotes: ways to keep your pets safe.
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HAVE YOU PAID YOUR DUES?
For the benefit of both residents and visitors, the IPA has assiduously worked to monitor, preserve, and protect the fragile ecology of the three Indian Ponds, and their surrounding land since 1958.
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The IPA 2022 membership drive is now underway. The cost of our important work outlined in the Winter 2021-22 Newsletter together with funding of our Schwarm Scholarship and Pond Restoration Funds depends on the generous contributions of our members through dues and contributions.
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Our nominal $25 membership fee may be remitted by check or PayPal. Donors may use the envelope included in the Winter 2021-22 newsletter to renew their memberships and contribute to our important funds. Alternatively they may send a check to our PO Box. Both Membership dues and donations are tax-deductible as the IPA is a 501(c)(3) organization. Further details may be found here.
We hope we can continue to count on you.
OUR MISSION
The Indian Ponds Association's mission is to preserve and protect the natural environment and ecological systems of the Indian Ponds and surrounding parcels of lands and watershed, and to participate in studies and work with other agencies, individuals, and groups to educate the public, serve the community, and promote and preserve the Indian Ponds and surrounding areas.
WHAT WE DO
Members of our Association have been monitoring our ponds' health and advocating for responsible stewardship since the IPA's inception in 1958.
Read some of the highlights of over a half century of our history HERE
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