2010 Ponds In Peril Workshop

The tenth Ponds in Peril workshop, the latest in a series of informative talks about the environmental health of Cape Cod’s ponds and freshwater systems, once again attracted an audience of over 100 pond and lake stewards, scientists, and concerned citizens. Held on April 14th, 2010, presentations covered topics such as the natural history of Cape Cod freshwater reptiles and amphibians, the use of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to monitor ponds, and an update on Mystic Lake in Barnstable.

We are making available PDFs of the PowerPoint presentations that accompanied talks given at the workshop. Adobe Reader is required to view these files.

APCC thanks the presenters and everyone who came! We appreciate your support and your continuing concern for the well-being of the Cape’s lakes and ponds.

Presentations:

• Ed Eichner, Senior Water Scientist, Coastal Systems Program, SMAST, UMass Dartmouth
  “Sampling and Assessments: Lessons Learned and What’s Next for PALS?”
• Holly Hobart, President, Indian Ponds Association
  “Saving Mystic Lake”
• Bob Cook, Wildlife Biologist, Cape Cod National Seashore
  “Amphibians and Reptiles of Cape Cod Freshwater Wetlands”
• Annie Curtis, Natural Resource Planner, Massachusetts Army National Guard
  “Emerging Threats to Isolated Ponds”
• Brian Howes, Director of Coastal Systems Program, SMAST, UMass Dartmouth
  “Use of AUV Technology in Ponds for Assessment of Spatial Patterns in Physical and Biological Parameters”