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# Introducing the Santuit Pond Watershed Association
- URL: https://santuitpond.org/welcome-to-the-santuit-pond-watershed/
- Published: 2026-08-20T19:52:42.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-20T19:52:42.000Z
- Author: John Garvey

Whether you’ve lived around the pond for decades or recently moved in, we all share a deep appreciation for Santuit Pond. From morning coffee overlooking the water to kayaking, fishing, and watching local wildlife, our neighborhood is centered around this vital 170-acre resource.

However, as many of us know firsthand, the pond faces ongoing challenges with cyanobacteria blooms, stormwater runoff, ongoing nutrient loading, and invasive species. With town-wide discussions, tribal involvement, environmental grants, and current and upcoming water quality initiatives, a direct, reliable line of communication for the pond's neighbors is more important than ever.

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### Why We Started This Space

The goal of this publication is simple: **to keep surrounding residents informed, connected, and empowered.**

Here is what you can expect from this page:

- **Water Quality & Advisory Alerts:** Clear, timely notices when town advisories, cyanobacteria alerts, or testing updates are issued.
- **Town & Environmental Updates:** Plain-language summaries of municipal projects, alum treatment timelines, stormwater management, and watershed studies.
- **Neighborhood Best Practices:** Practical, low-cost tips for property owners—like lawn care adjustments, buffer strip planting, and runoff management—to help protect our water quality.
- **Community Connection:** A hub for neighborhood meetings, road and access discussions, and collaborative efforts to keep our community strong.
- **Advocacy:** We will share and examine opportunities to advocate for measures to protect the pond.

### How to Stay Involved

1. **Subscribe:** If you haven’t already, enter your email address on this page. Every new update will deliver directly to your email inbox so you never miss an announcement.
2. **Spread the Word:** Tell your immediate neighbors on the pond and surrounding access roads! Forward this post to anyone you know who uses or values the pond.
3. **Reach Out:** Have questions, historical knowledge of the pond, or ideas for neighborhood efforts? Feel free to reply directly to any email update.

Membership is 100% free. By banding together we can keep each other informed, connected and make a difference for Santuit Pond.

Thank you for taking an active role in keeping our pond safe, beautiful, and vibrant for years to come.

Warm regards,

**John Garvey and Larry Ginsburg**

*Santuit Pond Watershed Association*