President’s Letter
Don Williams
The Herring Ponds Watershed Association is grateful for its generous and hard-working residents who are responsible for our success as stewards for this beautiful area that we all call home.
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Legislators Discuss Environmental Priorities
On April 15th at 7pm Sen. Dylan Fernandes and Rep. Michelle Badger, our newly elected and energetic representatives in the State Legislature, will present an educational forum courtesy of HPWA and hosted by SEMPBA on the environmental issues facing Massachusetts and particularly Plymouth.
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Cyanobacteria Status Spring 2025
by Don Williams
The PRB was in place for 11 weeks from June through September 2024 but, unfortunately, did not remove enough phosphorus to be used again without some modification.
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How Does a Septic System Work?
With the arrival of Spring, it is customary to think of spring cleaning, and this season also presents the ideal opportunity to have your septic system inspected and pumped.
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Geri’ Gardening Tips
By Geri Williams
Chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers actually breakdown the fertility of your soil, requiring you to use more of them to keep your plants growing.
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Time for Herring Count 2025
The more individual counts we have the more reliable our population estimate will be.
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The Herring Festival is Back!
By Tess Goldmann
Just as the herring return to the same rivers every year, our ever-popular herring
run obstacle course will be back again!
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New Mandatory Boating Safety Course
With few exceptions, the newly signed Hanson-Milone Boater Safety Act will require everyone who is eligible to operate motorized boats to obtain certification by completing an approved safety course and passing a test before hitting the water.
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