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Tag: clean water

Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board Awards $105 Million

April 30, 2025

Funding supports critical infrastructure improvements to protect Cape Cod’s water quality. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 30, 2025): More than $105 million is flowing to wastewater projects across Cape Cod, marking […]

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On the Ground: PFAS Investigation in Barnstable

April 16, 2025

Representatives from Barnstable County, MassDEP, and GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. recently gathered at the Former Municipal Fire Training Site in Barnstable for a site visit during ongoing environmental drilling and monitoring […]

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A variety of household hazardous waste items such as oil paint cans, cleaning products, motor oil containers, and garden chemicals sit on a table under a blue banner reading “Cape Cod 2025 Hazardous Waste Collection Dates.” The banner also lists accepted items like automotive products and mercury-containing items. At the bottom, a website link reads: loveyourlocalwater.org with logos from Barnstable County and the Love Your Local Water campaign.

Cape Cod Residents: Plan Ahead with the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates

April 2, 2025

Safely dispose of common hazardous products—protect your home, health, and Cape Cod’s drinking water. April 2, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, a department of Barnstable County, is […]

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A graphic titled 'Honoring Dedication to Cape Cod’s Drinking Water,' featuring two photos of Kalliope Chute. The first photo shows Kalliope receiving the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association award from Extension’s Director, Mike Maguire. The second photo shows Kalliope receiving the MassRecycle award from Philip Goddard of the Town of Bourne ISWM Department. The graphic highlights Kalliope as Cooperative Extension’s Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist / Cape Cod Groundwater Guardian and includes a thank you message for her commitment to protecting Cape Cod’s drinking water and community health. Logos for Barnstable County and Cape Cod water awareness campaign are also present.

Celebrating Kalliope Chute’s Legacy: 400th Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Two Major Awards

October 25, 2024

This past Saturday, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Hazardous Materials Environmental Specialist, Kalliope Chute, celebrated a significant milestone with her 400th Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection event at the Bourne Landfill. […]

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