<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Barnstable Ponds Coalition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Barnstable Pond Coalition is dedicated to restoring and protecting clean water in Barnstable. ]]></description><link>https://www.barnstableponds.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:20:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.barnstableponds.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Covell's Beach Cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join the Town of Barnstable Marine and Environmental Affairs department, Keep Barnstable Beautiful, Barnstable Clean Water Coalition, BARS, Barnstable Ponds Coalition, Barnstable Land Trust, CARE for the Cape and Islands and the Cape Cod Maritime Museum by helping to clean-up Covell's Beach in Centerville. Just bring yourself - gloves and trash bags are provided. Pre-registration suggested but not required at www.blt.org/events. Weather permitting - no rain date. Questions? Call Barnstable...]]></description><link>https://www.barnstableponds.org/post/covell-s-beach-cleanup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b41cb4e12adafbf7d5cd7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:55:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84109e_768e0a07b01242eea3291f8e6c67a024~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>susanthomas157</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting Barnstable’s Ponds &#38; Lakes: What You Need to Know About the Fertilizer Use Ordinance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know that when you fertilize your lawn, you’re not just feeding your grass—you could also be feeding our ponds and lakes? And unfortunately, it’s not a diet our water appreciates. When fertilizers are over-applied or used incorrectly, the extra nutrients don’t stay put. They wash away with stormwater, seep into groundwater, and end up in the ponds, lakes, and coastal waters that make Barnstable such a special place. This nutrient overload threatens drinking water, recreation,...]]></description><link>https://www.barnstableponds.org/post/protecting-barnstable-s-ponds-lakes-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-fertilizer-use-ordinance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b40a416311e2343189ae4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:52:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84109e_300f9dd69795493e883163d844b1a52c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_409,h_562,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>susanthomas157</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnstable Household Hazardous Waste Collection- Aug 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protect Cape Cod’s environment and water quality by properly disposing of hazardous products. Bring your oil-based paints, gasoline, solvents, adhesives, pesticides, mercury-containing products, and more. Accepted are household hazardous waste from your home, garage, shed, boat, RV, lawn, garden, art, and hobby supplies. Small business waste is accepted with pre-approval. August 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm For complete details, including what to bring and how to prepare, visit:...]]></description><link>https://www.barnstableponds.org/post/household-hazardous-waste-collection-barnstable</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b3d334e12adafbf7d542b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:36:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/84109e_415b0d38fa9f47288b4c8c858d699288~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_442,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>susanthomas157</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>