Orleans, Massachusetts
Our sparkling (and sometimes not so sparkling) freshwater ponds have been called the soul of the Cape, the eye revealing the aquifer below. We celebrate these ponds throughout the year. In summer, healthy ponds are our refuge when beaches are too … Learn More
Orleans is fortunate to have three major estuary systems: a set of three marshes off of Cape Cod Bay, Pleasant Bay - the largest estuary on Cape Cod, and Nauset Harbor/Nauset Bay/Town Cove. Our estuaries provide nurseries and habitats for a large … Learn More
Orleans' Wastewater Management Primer A Brief Summary of 30 Years of Wastewater Management Planning Background Many people move to Orleans and assume their wastewater is taken away and treated just like it probably was where they came from. … Learn More
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, … Learn More