Harwich Ponds Coalition

Protecting and advocating for Harwich ponds and freshwater resources

Become a Member and Sign the HPC Pond Pledge!

6/9/2025: Cape Cod Commission releases final Cape Cod Freshwater Strategy Document

HPC Status and Priorities

Since our July, 2024 Inaugural Meeting at the Harwich Community Center, a group of 10 board members has been assembled and been meeting monthly to get organized. HPC has filed papers and been approved as a Massachusetts Corporation and has also been granted Federal 501(c)(3) status.

The following priorities for near-term activities have been established:

  • Coordinate with Harwich Town officials to coordinate communication about pond health status
  • Develop a Healthy Ponds Pledge to encourage pond neighbors and others to eliminate fertilizer and pesticide use, promote sewering, and promote the use of native plants in residential landscaping
  • Develop detailed photographic and narrative information about Harwich ponds to be hosted on our website
  • Develop a broad contact list covering pond neighbors and other interested parties.

Access meeting notes and minutes here.

Please watch this space for future meetings.

Cornelius Pond (aka Eldridge Pond)