We are embarking on an educational campaign to provide information about best practices for safer lawn fertilization to reduce impacts to the pond. You can already click on “Education” at the top of this page where you will find a downloadable Fertilizing Guide and a YouTube instructional video showing how to apply compost as an effective and safe fertiziler.

In the meantime, the Clear Pond Water Association will continue to assist the town with seasonal water testing; as well, we are participating in collaborative efforts with other local groups for the betterment of ponds throughout Plymouth.

Some other CPWA projects are in their infancy; one such project is to target the removal of non-native plants, which can adversely affect water quality. There are still many details to work out, so stay tuned!

Clear Pond Water Association, Inc. (CPWA) is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization created to protect, maintain, and enhance the waters of Clear Pond. CPWA has been established by a group of concerned neighbors surrounding Clear Pond. 

Our mission is:

• To protect Clear Pond for current and future generations

• To build and support responsible stewardship of our fragile ecosystems

• To be a resource for environmental education critical to the health and enjoyment of Clear Pond

• To be a voice with local and state authorities for support of the Association’s initiative

CPWA encourages residents to take an active interest in the health of Clear Pond, restore and protect the Pond’s habitats, and improve water quality by taking action to understand, eliminate and prevent pollution.

Clear Pond is 13.6 acres of spring-fed water that for the past several  years has been closed for most if not all of the summer season due to cyanobacteria blooms, a blue-green algae which can be harmful to people and animals.  Sometimes this bloom occurs below the water and you cannot see it.  Fertilizer runoff, septic tank overflow, and seepage from the old cranberry bog contribute to conditions favorable for a bloom.

We post our meeting schedule on the homepage…we would love to meet more of our neighbors!

Finally, please visit our Donate page to make a tax-deductable donation to our efforts.