Overview
The Cape Cod Freshwater Pond Buffer Guidance is a comprehensive document designed to help homeowners and municipalities preserve and protect ponds through responsible landscape management. Individual stewardship is critical in improving water quality, as most land near freshwater ponds is privately owned. The guide, developed in collaboration with Jenick Studio and Crawford Land Management and with input from an end-user group of local conservation department representatives, pond association members, and environmental professionals, offers practical strategies for installing or enhancing native pond shore buffers, which are essential for protecting and restoring pond health. It includes best practices, planting plans, and resources to empower homeowners to make environmentally responsible choices.
