About Us

We are a group of Falmouth residents who care about our freshwater ponds and decided to do something about it. Many of us live on ponds, and have watched over the years as once-clear water has become murky, invasive weeds have taken over, or cyanobacteria blooms have kept us and our pets out of the water. A few of us are scientists; most are not. But we have educated ourselves using the incredible resources available to us – whether in writing, on video, from other organizations or in person from our local scientific community. We've learned about aquatic species, water chemistry and native plant buffers. We've learned what it takes to keep a pond healthy, what can make it sick, and what we can all do to give our ponds a fighting chance. 

How do we do that? We help pond neighbors form and expand “Friends” groups and launch water testing programs. We help pond residents share information with their neighbors about the primary causes of pond degradation -- septic systems, fertilizers, stormwater, invasive plants, and poor property management. We recommend action steps and solutions. We provide sample fliers, outreach letters, fact sheets, and fundraising advice. We work with pond groups to identify experts to help develop pond management plans. Finally, we collaborate with local, regional, and state government officials to advance our mission.

Sound good? Want to get involved or just learn what to do in your yard? Send us an email at falmouthpondcoalition@gmail.com