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EPA Will Work With County on Nitrogen Sensors for Septic Systems
EPA Announces Collaborative Innovative Research in Mass. and New York to Address State Environmental Issues 08/22/2017 (Boston)- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced research projects addressing priority environmental and human health problems in 14 states through partnerships between EPA’s research office, regional offices, and states. One of these projects is the “Advanced Septic […]
STATEMENT FROM CHAIRMAN LEO CAKOUNES
“On behalf of the Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners, I would like to clearly state that no item regarding a so-called “shark mitigation plan” has been presented for review, nor is one expected to be placed on any future agenda. A press statement relative to such a plan was drafted and distributed by one […]
Public Comment Open on 208 Plan
Public comment open on 208 Plan Implementation Report Deadline: September 18, 2017 The Cape Cod Commission released the Draft 2017 Implementation Report for the Cape Cod Water Quality Management Plan, better known as the 208 Plan. Public comment is open through September 18, 2017. The 2017 Implementation Report recognizes the success toward implementation in all […]
Adults Need Vaccines, Too!
Barnstable County Department of Health Celebrates National Immunization Awareness Month. Every year, tens of thousands of adults in the United States suffer serious health problems, are hospitalized, or even die from diseases that could have been prevented by vaccination. To celebrate the importance of immunizations throughout life – and to help remind adults that they […]
MyChoiceMatters.net Raises Awareness
The Barnstable County Department of Human Services’ Regional Substance Use Council (RSAC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new web site – MyChoiceMatters.net. RSAC works with Cape Cod communities, elected officials, schools, businesses and health and human services agencies to provide resources and support in the areas of prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and […]
Floodplain Coordinator: Recognized For Helping Cape Codders Reduce Risk
Barnstable County’s CRS & Floodplain Coordinator: Helping to Reduce Risk on Cape Cod The CRS & Floodplain Coordinator position was created in 2015 to assist Cape Cod communities with joining the Community Rating System (CRS), a program within the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that provides residents and businesses discounts on flood insurance in exchange […]
Did You Miss the Screening of ‘Tick Days’?
130 films out of over 1,000 submissions were screened at the highly-regarded Woods Hole Film festival this year. Barnstable County is proud to say that Tick Days, a documentary featuring Barnstable County Entomologist, Larry Dapsis, was a selection at the Woods Hole Film Festival this year. If you were unable to attend the film […]
Cape-Wide Media Campaign ‘My Choice Matters’ Awarded Funds
On Tuesday, July 11, 2017, Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O’Keefe and 1st Assistant District Attorney Michael Trudeau presented a check for $6,250 to the Barnstable County Department of Human Services’ My Choice Matters Campaign. Read more…
South Korean Researchers Visit Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment
In an effort to modernize their own regulations and handling of hazardous waste materials, South Korean researchers are traveling half way across the world this week to learn from Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment staff. Read the article at capecod.com
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