Fertilizer Facts: Healthy Lawns, Healthy Waterways
What you need to know about Falmouth’s Nitrogen Control Bylaw for Fertilizer
PWQC October 2021 Newsletter
September and October have been busy off-season months. We want to update everyone on
developments to improve Pocasset’s water quality.
PWQC Annual Meeting Summary
Monday August 16, 2021 We held the Annual Meeting for Pocasset Water Quality Coalition (PWQC) Saturday 8/14/21. An estimated 80+ people attended. The Board of Directors spoke to update everyone on the Coalition’s progress. In a meeting with Town of Bourne officials on August 10, 2021, two different officials confirmed that the estimated 140 residents of the Hen Cove area made a major impact when we attended the Selectman’s meeting on September 3, 2019. The result of this community response…
Red Brook Harbor Water Report – Part I
Hot off the presses! Click through to read the whole report
Bassett Island Cleanup – PWQC in action!
Click through to see photos of the PWQ Board of Directors in action!
Bassett Island Cleanup – Saturday, May 8th!
Volunteers needed for Bassett Island cleanup, May 8, 2021 | 8:30am ’til done
Hen Cove Restoration Project is Underway
Hen Cove Beach Restoration!
Work begins week of March 29, 2021!
Member Updates – Spring 2021
5 Things that YOU can do to for Pocasset Water Quality
Our local water quality is greatly impacted by the nitrogen loading coming from ground runoff. Here are 5 easy things YOU can do to help: Reduce fertilizer use: Test your soil to see how much fertilizer you need. Limit fertilizer use to 1-2 times per year. Try organic slow release water insoluble fertilizer in the fall. Don’t fertilize on windy days or before a rainstorm. Keep fertilizer off the pavement. Avoid fertilizing close to the edge of the yard if…