Index of Listings
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Listings of Private Organizations, Town Offices, and Schools:
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- Oak Bluffs
- Orleans
- Provincetown
- Sandwich
- Tisbury
- Truro
- Wellfleet
- West Tisbury
- Yarmouth

Listings of County, State, and Federal Agencies:
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Town of Barnstable: Private Organizations

Association to Preserve Cape Cod
Barnstable Land Trust
Cape Cod Community College Department of Natural Science
Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc. (The)
GreenCAPE
Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
Nantucket Soundkeeper
Orenda Wildlife Trust
Silent Spring Institute, Cape Cod Office
Three Bays Preservation, Inc.

PHONE: (508) 362-4226 or (877) 955-4142 (toll free)

FAX: (508) 362-4227

E-MAIL: info@apcc.org

WWW: http://www.apcc.org

CONTACT: Maggie Geist, Executive Director

HOURS: 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday

A grass-roots nonprofit organization founded in 1968 to advocate environmental protection and responsible growth on Cape Cod. APCC's mission is to increase environmental awareness and action on the part of our citizens, business community, and political leaders. Through advocacy, public education, and scientific research APCC is working to ensure that environmental objectives for Cape Cod are met, and that natural resource protection remains a focal point of public attention and action.

PUBLICATIONS: "The Enemy Within: The Struggle to Clean Up Cape Cod's Military Superfund Site;" "State of the Cape, 1994 - Progress Toward Preservation;" "More Than Sandy Beaches: A Guide to the Rare and Threatened Habitats of Cape Cod;" "Cape Cod Critical Habitats Atlas;" an Informational Booklet Series; "Cape Cod Homeowners' Guide to Title 5," 1999; and "Shorelines," APCC's quarterly newsletter.

FEES: Annual membership $30.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Programs include land use management, open space conservation, groundwater protection, coastal resource conservation, wetlands preservation, and protection of scenic character. Technical, advocacy, advisory, referral, and library services, as well as publications, lectures, and workshops are available.

KEYWORDS: Barnstable County, Coastal Management and Planning, Coastal Ponds, Conservation, Educational Services for General Public, Energy, Erosion, Legislation, Marine Mammals, Military, Natural Habitats, Natural History, Waste Disposal And Treatment, Water Quality, Water Pollution, Water Resources, Wetlands, Wildlife

OFFICE: 407 North Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
MAILING: P.O. Box 224, Cotuit, MA 02635

PHONE: (508) 771-2585

FAX: (508) 771-3463

E-MAIL: blt@cape.com

WWW: http://www.blt.org

CONTACT: Jaci Barton, Executive Director

HOURS: 10:00-4:00 Monday-Friday

A nonprofit, community-based land trust dedicated to preserving land in its natural state; land which forever preserves the water quality, scenic landscapes and wildlife in the Town of Barnstable. BLT acquires land by gift, conservation restriction, or purchase, ensures its continued protection and encourages sound environmental practices. A member of the Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc., and the Land Trust Alliance.

PUBLICATIONS: "Resources Newsletter" (3/Year, free) and annual report.

FEES: Annual membership begins at $40.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Provides consultation with landowners about private land preservation options, and public education lectures.

KEYWORDS: Barnstable, Conservation, Land Conservation, Land Trusts, Natural Habitats, Water Quality, Wetlands, Wildlife, Open Space

PHONE: (508) 362-2131, Ext. 4468

FAX: (508) 375-4166

E-MAIL: sbrady@capecod.edu

WWW: http://natsci.capecod.edu/

CONTACTS:
Stephanie Brady, Director, Environmental Technology Program
Catherine Etter, Professor, Science Department
Phil Sisson, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

HOURS: 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday

Mission: The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective the prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present, and imagine our future.

PUBLICATIONS: College catalog.

OTHER INFORMATION: Call for information on course fees.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Courses offered in coastal management and planning, natural habitats and biology. Provide associate-level degree and specialty certificate programs, continuing education and community service courses, seminars and conferences, and Adult Basic Education/ESL. An Associate in Science degree in Environmental Technology began in 1998, and five environmental technology certificates have been developed in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Environmental Site Assessment, Coastal Zone Management, Wastewater Management, Geographical Information Systems, and Water Supply. 40 hour OSHA certification is available. In addition, the environmental tchnology program at CCCC is offering new courses in renewable energy efficiency. In the near future, we will be offering certificate programs in renewable energy as well.

KEYWORDS: Barnstable, Biology, Education And Continuing Education For Adults, Maritime History, Natural History, Specialized Classes in Environment, Cape Cod History (Maritime) Research Facilities

PHONE: (508) 775-1723

FAX: (508) 775-1723

E-MAIL: maritime@cape.com

WWW: http://capecodmaritimemuseum.org/

CONTACTS:
Cathrine Macort, Administrator
William E. Cook, President
David Scudder, Vice President
Mark Wilkins, Director

HOURS:

January-March: by appointment
Summer: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
October-December: Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Cape Cod Maritime Museum (CCMM)is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the Cape's maritime past, present and future.

Current exhibits describe the Colonial maritime history of Cape Cod and the Islands. The centerpiece of the Museum is the wreck of the ship "Sparrow-Hawk", which sank in 1626. Also on display are items 17th and 18th century coastal America. Children's area with hands-on activities, quizzes and crafts. Gift shop.

CCMM also offers courses and short programs for children and adults. Please call for details.

PUBLICATIONS: None.

FEES: $5 Adults; $4 Seniors/Students; Kids 6 and under free. Members free.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Museum boatbuilders are constructing a replica of the 1886 wooden Crosby Catboat Sarah.

KEYWORDS: Cape Cod, History, Museum, Maritime, Preservation, Education

PHONE: (508) 362-2565

FAX: (508) 362-4480

E-MAIL: compact@cape.com

WWW: http://www.compact.cape.com

CONTACT: Mark H. Robinson, Executive Director

HOURS: 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday, year-round

A nonprofit service organization of the 25 Cape Cod land conservation trusts. Dedicated to helping conservation groups and town agencies acquire and manage important natural systems as protected open space. The Compact also provides various professional support to its members on land management and land-use planning, fundraising, tax requirements for non- profits, proposal writing, scientific research, and public education. Local trusts protect over 4,000 acres.

PUBLICATIONS: Contact the Compact for available publications.

OTHER INFORMATION: No fees except contracts.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Provides advisory, referral, contractual environmental services and public workshops on conservation issues-- including land acquisition, land management, coastal planning, and water quality. Inventory mapping of all protected open space on Cape Cod. Conducts walks on trust-owned property. Advises landowners on conserving property and its tax benefits. Involvement in Cape Cod Pathways planning and Wildlife Habitat mapping project.

KEYWORDS: Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Coastal Management And Planning, Conservation, Dennis, Eastham, Educational Services For General Public, Falmouth, Harwich, Land Conservation, Land Trusts, Mashpee, Natural Habitats, Open Space, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Waquoit Bay, Wellfleet, Wetlands, Wildlife, Yarmouth

PHONE: (508) 362-5927

FAX: (508) 362-5172

E-MAIL: suephelan@comcast.net

WWW: http://www.greencape.org

CONTACT: Sue Phelan, Director

HOURS: By appointment.

GreenCAPE is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization whose goal is outreach, education, and community action to raise awareness of Cape Codders about toxic chemicals and encourage the reduction of their use by promoting ecological approaches to weed and insect control.

PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly newsletter ('Cide Lines) and fact sheets.

FEES: $10 membership fee.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Conferences and workshops focus on the dangers of commonly used pesticides and viable, easy to implement alternatives to protect natural resources from contamination and prevent detrimental effects on health. Weekly cable television program, "An Ounce of Prevention," is broadcast in 12 Cape towns.

KEYWORDS: Water Quality, Coastal Management and Planning, Educational Services, Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Gardening, Cranberries, Pesticides, Global Warming

PHONE: (508) 362-6088 or toll free (888) 942-5392

FAX: (508) 362-9739

E-MAIL: whales@whales.net

WWW: http://www.whales.net/

CONTACT: Lauren Tamaoh

HOURS: 9:00 - 5:00

Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises has been operating the only mid-Cape whale watch vessel since 1981. The company supports a full-time, year-round education program and is actively involved in WhaleNet and many regional science and environmental education associations. The M/V Whale Watcher is 110 feet long and is fully licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard.

PUBLICATIONS: Curriculum materials supporting on-board programs available to program participants.

FEES: School visits and teacher workshops free of charge. Fees for on-board programs.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: On-board programs include: "Whale Watcher Cruise," "Cape Cod Floating Classroom," and "Coastal Ecology Encounter." On-land programs are selected and developed in consultation with the specific environmental/educational organization that requests presentation. An internship program for qualified college students (undergraduate and graduate) is also available.

KEYWORDS: Barnstable County, Biology, Cape Cod, Coastal Ecology, Educational Services, Environmental Issues, Fisheries, Marine Mammals, Stellwagen Bank, Whales, Whale Watcher Cruises

PHONE: (508) 775-9767

FAX: (508) 775-9725

E-MAIL: comments@nantucketsoundkeeper.org

WWW: www.nantucketsoundkeeper.org/

CONTACT: Heather Rockwell, Program Officer

HOURS: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nantucket Soundkeeper is working to preserve the Sound’s unique ecological, cultural, recreational, and aesthetic qualities through advocacy, public education, and legal action. The mission of Nantucket Soundkeeper is to protect the marine waters bounded by Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Our program includes water quality monitoring, natural habitat conservation, preventing inappropriate development in and around the Sound, monitoring enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, and public outreach and environmental education.

PUBLICATIONS: "Boater’s Guide to Nantucket Sound" and "Save Our Sound" newsletter

FEES: None

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Sound Boat Patrols, Coastal Cleanups, Nantucket Sound Water Quality Monitoring Program

KEYWORDS: Nantucket Sound, water quality, ecology, marine, habitat, nitrogen, coastal, ecosystem, monitoring, conservation, boating, pollution, nutrient loading

PHONE: (508) 362-4798

FAX: (508) 362-7478

E-MAIL: orenda@cape.com

WWW: http://www.orendawildlife.org

CONTACT: Linda A. Bound, Administrator

HOURS: Variable part-time hours; please leave a message.

Orenda* Wildlife Land Trust's mission is to protect wildlife and their habitat. Orenda acquires land to be held in perpetuity as protected wildlife sanctuaries and assists others in protecting open space for wildlife. Orenda is a member of the Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts and is a managing partner of the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge.

*"Orenda" is a Seneca Indian word meaning "protected place."

PUBLICATIONS: Biannual newsletter

FEES: Annual membership: $35 Individual and up. Approx. membership: 600.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Orenda currently manages 14 wildlife sanctuaries totaling 330 acres, the majority of which are located on Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts. Orenda offers educational programs for the public on issues related to wildlife and works to promote the humane treatment of wildlife on Cape Cod and throughout Massachusetts.

KEYWORDS: Barnstable, Birds, Land Trusts, Wildlife, Mashpee, Land, Open Space, Conservation

PHONE: (508) 778-1942

FAX: Not available.

E-MAIL: info@silentspring.org

WWW: http://silentspring.org/

CONTACTS:
Julia G. Brody, Executive Director
Cheryl Osimo, Cape Coordinator

HOURS: By appointment only.

Silent Spring Institute is a partnership of scientists, physicians, public health advocates, and community activists united around the common goal of identifying and changing the links between the environment and women's health, especially breast cancer. This collaboration began when activists from the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition recognized the need for a new type of research organization to find preventable causes of breast cancer. The Institute is named in recognition of Silent Spring, Rachel Carson's pioneering book that tied the use of pesticides to adverse effects on wildlife.

The Institute's research projects investigate a number of issues key to determining how women are exposed to pollutants with potentially long-term health risks. This research is funded by organizations and individuals who are committed to furthering research on issues that affect women's health, and, in particular, on potential environmental links to breast cancer.

PUBLICATIONS: "Silent Spring Review," periodic; various reports and brochures; journal articles by research scientists

FEES: Donations accepted.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Various presentations, walks and races, fundraisers, traveling study atlas on Cape-specific breast cancer incidence, and more. Volunteer and internship opportunities available.

KEYWORDS: Cape Cod, Pesticides, Environment, Health

PHONE: 508-420-0780 or toll free 1-866-313-bays

FAX: 508-420-4489

E-MAIL: info@3bays.org

WWW: http://www.3bays.org/

CONTACTS:
Lindsey Counsell, Executive Director
Judy Heller, Project Manager

HOURS: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Three Bays Preservation, Inc., is a non-profit environmental organization created to preserve, maintain, protect, and enhance the aquatic environment and related ecosystems of the three bay estuary comprised of West Bay, North Bay, and Cotuit Bay in Barnstable County, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and to take action to forestall and minimize threats to the health of the Three Bays' system.

The goals of Three Bays Preservation are to: restore and protect the Bays' habitats to ensure a diverse, balanced, and healthy population of fish, shellfish, wildlife, and plants; assure that the beneficial uses of the Three Bay Watershed, including fishing, swimming, navigation and shell fishing, are improved and protected; monitor, maintain and protect the integrity of Dead Neck and Sampson's Island, sustaining the natural habitat and encouraging the vitality of the nature preserve; increase our scientific understanding of the Three Bays watershed and estuary and use that knowledge to stimulate appropriate public actions; improve water quality by initiating action to eliminate and prevent pollution at its source, and minimize the discharge of pollutants from point and non-point sources; maximize the exchange of water with Nantucket Sound by improving hydraulic flow and flushing through the use of dredging and other waterway modifications; increase public knowledge about the Three Bays ecosystem and stimulate public involvement in the restoration and protection of the health of the Bays; and establish partnerships with Town, County and State Agencies, as well as other environmental interest groups, to achieve these goals.

PUBLICATIONS: The Three Bays Monitor (newsletter)

FEES: Membership, $25-individual, $50-family.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Water Quality Monitoring, Fecal Coliform & DNA Testing

KEYWORDS: dredging, bay, waterway, Cotuit, Barnstable, Cape Cod, water quality monitoring, birds, Osterville, Marstons Mills, nutrient loading, shellfish, eelgrass, macroalgae