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May 31, 20211 min read
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 10, 20211 min read
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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Mar 17, 20211 min read
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 6, 20211 min read
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 3, 20211 min read
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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Feb 23, 20211 min read
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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Dec 11, 20201 min read
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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Nov 30, 20201 min read
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 28, 20201 min read
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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Oct 22, 20201 min read
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 14, 20201 min read
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 8, 20201 min read
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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Sep 20, 20201 min read
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 4, 20201 min read
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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Aug 6, 20201 min read
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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Jun 24, 20201 min read
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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Feb 29, 20201 min read
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 12, 20201 min read
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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Jan 7, 20201 min read
Fall 2019 Newsletter
The Fall 2019 Newsletter explores the State of the Waters report from the Association to Preserve Cape Cod, including its evaluation of...
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