Orleans, Massachusetts
Viewed from above, the Cape Cod peninsula is dotted with hundreds of freshwater ponds and lakes. These were formed in the depressions left in the land surface when the glaciers retreated, over 15,000 years ago. As these depressions filled with … Pond Overview
Estuaries form transition zones between rivers and saltwater environments. On Cape Cod, where we have few, if any true rivers, estuaries are areas partially surrounded by land where ground water and/or marsh streams interface with coastal waters. … Learn More
Water quality in Orleans has been degrading for decades, and the town has put considerable resources into tracking and restoring our waters – both fresh and marine – since 2000. OPC has been at the forefront of educating Orleans citizens about … Wastewater Plan
OPC funds a number of diverse programs and projects designed to understand, educate, and advocate for the protection of Orleans waters. Our volunteers are busy on land and in the water encouraging healthier practices in everyday activities, … Our Programs
