Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit Bay (CPWB)

06/11/2026

Join Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit Bay for the kickoff event of CPWB's new storm drain project! Join us 10am Saturday June 27th at the Westies Shoe Outlet parking lot (on Route 28 at Metoxit Rd).

Waquoit Bay is an important estuary that has long been beset by poor water quality including excessive Nitrogen pollution. Adopting a storm drain is a practical way that local residents can reduce pollutants flowing into Waquoit Bay and local ponds, and identify drains to local authorities for servicing and improvements.

Learn how to become a Storm Drain Monitor at the kickoff event at Westies parking lot, 10am on June 27th! Refreshments provided, including coffee from .

04/18/2026

Mashpee residents: Vote YES on Article 4 at the Mashpee Town Meeting on May 4th, and YES on question 3 at the ballot booth to protect Waquoit Bay!

Spread the word to your Mashpee friends and neighbors, and join us at a stand-out at the Mashpee Transfer Station on Saturdays & Sundays 10am-12pm April 19th through May 3rd!

04/18/2026

This upcoming Thursday April 23rd at , Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit Bay invites you to Talking Water Quality in Waquoit Bay: a free presentation by Mashpee Town Manager Rodney Collins on Article 4 and how it will benefit the Waquoit Bay Watershed. Please RSVP by email to [email protected].

Vote yes on Article 4!

01/15/2026

The Board of Health this week was urged to take action to better protect the health of freshwater ponds from cyanobacteria blooms.

01/15/2026

Join Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit Bay at in Falmouth (661 Main St) this Saturday Jan 17th from 3pm, to discuss potential impacts of the proposed development project just above the upper Quashnet River, and make your voice heard!

Scan the QR code for instructions on how to submit your public comment by the January 22nd deadline.

11/27/2025

🌊Wednesday December 3rd, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
🌅at Aquatic Brewing, 661 Main St, Falmouth

Join Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit Bay for an informal gathering to discuss ecological challenges facing Waquoit Bay and Cape Cod's other ponds and bays, and TAKE ACTION to protect them from further degradation.

CPWB will provide information and writing materials in support of House Bill H.4082, which improves financial assistance for septic upgrades to low income households. Public comment on the Bill is open until December 9th.

Please email Hannah to RSVP: [email protected]

HUGE thanks to for letting us use their awesome space!

11/22/2025

CPWB will be supporting the Matt Patrick Scholarship Fund! Join in to honor Matt’s legacy of activism and advocacy for Waquoit Bay!

Funds will support Falmouth college students in need who have a demonstrated interest in public service and environmental management. For more information on how to contribute, visit falmouthscholarships.org/donate.

09/19/2025

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