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January 29, 2026Enhancements made to groundwater levels viewerIn 2022, the Cape Cod Commission debuted the High Groundwater Levels Data Viewer, providing a more accessible, up-to-date way to estimate seasonal high groundwater levels anywhere on Cape Cod. Recently refreshed with visual and usability updates, the Viewer continues to serve as an essential resource for engineers, surveyors, septic professionals, and local officials.
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January 29, 2026Supporting planning and development across the regionEach year, the Cape Cod Commission receives funding through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Living Communities to provide technical assistance to towns in our region. The District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) program helps municipalities with sustainable development and encourages partnerships to achieve planning and development goals that align with state and regional priorities.
Over the years, DLTA funds have supported housing and wastewater initiatives, studies of redevelopment options and economic development strategies, and targeted local planning and zoning efforts. Seven projects received 2026 DLTA funds.
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January 29, 2026Regulatory Update | January 2026A status on projects currently under review by the Cape Cod Commission.
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December 30, 2025Expanding Freshwater Data CollectionAcross the region, efforts to collect and compile pond data are expanding. One of the most significant data gaps in fully assessing pond health is bathymetry, the measurement of the depth and shape of a water body’s bottom, essentially, an underwater topographic map. Bathymetric data describe how deep a pond is at various locations, the contours of the pond floor, and changes in depth that influence how water moves and mixes. To address this need, the Cape Cod Commission is initiating a project to survey bathymetry in approximately 30 ponds across the region.
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December 30, 2025Regulatory Update | December 2025A status on projects currently under review by the Cape Cod Commission.
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December 19, 2025Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board supports clean water projectsThe Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board took final action to advance eight clean water infrastructure projects in six Cape Cod towns this week. The Board previously approved conditional subsidies for eligible projects included on the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s Clean Water Intended Use Plans in 2023 and 2024.
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