As summer approaches, thoughts of carefree days at a swimming hole or fishing pond come to mind. However, due to climate change and other environmental conditions, those summer activities may be ...

The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment is offering free water quality testing for private well owners across Cape Cod, according to a community announcement. As of Aug. 4, 2025, ...

Cyanobacteria blooms, also known as blue-green algae, in Cape Cod ponds pose health risks to humans and animals. The Association to Preserve Cape Cod monitors ponds for cyanobacteria levels, with ...