Lunch & Learn: Preserving Cape Cod's Waterways 

Clean Water Solutions Presented by

Friends of Barnstable Harbor and Friends of Bass River

Our beaches, harbors, bays and ponds help make Cape Cod attractive to homebuyers. Sandy beaches, recreational boating, fishing and tasty seafood all depend on the quality of our waterways.

Learn more about Cape Cod’s waterways, the impact of septic systems, fertilizers, and other factors, as well as the measures being taken to protect them. By attending, you’ll not only gain a deeper understanding of how to help preserve our waterways, but you’ll also become a more reliable resource for your clients, providing them with valuable insights into the region.

Presentations and information shared during this Forum will be provided by The Friends of Bass River and The Friends of Barnstable Harbor.

PRESENTATIONS

Rick Bishop, Executive Director, Friends of Bass River

Avery Revere, President Emerita, Friends of Barnstable Harbor

PANELIST DISCUSSION With Q&A

Moderated by Hank Sennott, REALTOR® & Leadership Academy Grant Project Member

About the Waterways Leadership Academy Group Project

The 2024 CCIAOR Leadership Academy Program included a team project that would prioritize a positive community impact and REALTOR® Association value. The Waterways Project initiative was presented and received the highest rating among the 4 teams who participated in the challenge. It was subsequently submitted to NAR for grant consideration who then approved a Level 2 NAR Smart Growth Grant.* The Grant will be used for event and marketing costs.

*Smart growth is an overall approach of development and conservation strategies that can help protect our health and natural environment and make our communities more attractive, economically stronger, socially diverse and resilient to climate change.