What are Cape Keepers?

Cape Keepers are supporters of a campaign designed to encourage Cape residents and business owners to learn about the impact of septic system use and to take responsibility for the health of our ponds, bays and estuaries. The goal of this campaign is to empower people with information about wastewater planning so we can act together in our communities. Wastewater planning is essential to protecting the quality of life that makes Cape Cod attractive to visitors, business owners, tourists - and those who live here. If you have a septic system, you are part of the long-term plan to keep the Cape the way we want it to be. Join us and become involved in our campaign and take part in your community's wastewater planning.

Becoming a CapeKeeper is easy and it’s free. Get involved in your community’s efforts to protect water quality and the resources that make Cape Cod special, and we will keep you informed by email of upcoming events and progress on planning for wastewater treatment in your town.

SPEAKERS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR INTERESTED GROUP

The Speakers’ Bureau is a central element of the Cape Keepers campaign. A number of people have participated in targeted training on wastewater and septic system issues on Cape Cod. They are willing to speak to groups from towns across Cape Cod at no cost and will come equipped with supporting materials to distribute. Topics for talks include:

• Wastewater Impacts on our Coastal Waters
• Nitrogen: When a Nutrient Becomes a Nuisance
• Septic System Basics
• On-site Innovative/Alternative Wastewater Treatment
• Wastewater Treatment
• Massachusetts Estuaries Project
• Cape Cod Geology and Watersheds

If you would like to have speakers for an upcoming event, contact the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative at CCWPC@barnstablecounty.org