Summer 2024: The first application of herbicide!

On July 1, SOLitude administered the first dose of herbicide on the southern half of the lake.  A second dose was applied on July 26.  Just a few weeks later, the impact is noticeable!  There is significantly less fanwort on that side.  There is no evidence of fishkill or other problems, so far.  The third dose will be applied on August 8.  SOLitude will continue to monitor the lake over the next year.  We expect to apply the herbicide to the northern half of the lake in summer of 2025.

Read a summary of our group's work over the last five years.

Spring 2024: Notice of Intent has been filed!

The lake management companies we have contracted with, SOLitude and Goddard Consulting, have filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the town.  This is a huge step forward! Next, the town has to give its final approval and hopefully we will apply the first dose of herbicide on July 1.  Sign up for our newsletter to get all the updates!

August 1, 2023: Lake & Pond Storytime at North Falmouth Public Library

A dozen children and adults joined us at the North Falmouth Library for books and crafts about ponds and lakes, followed by a nature walk down to the lake shore.  This event was inspired by Libraries Love Lakes and featured in the August 4 issue of the Falmouth Enterprise.

Summer 2023: Permits and Funding

SOLitude continues to work with the Falmouth Conservation Commission to obtain all the necessary permissions and data for the application of the herbicide.  We were disappointed to miss the narrow window of opportunity for this summer, but remain optimistic for the summer of 2024.

Spring 2023: Young scientists showcase their study of Cedar Lake.

Oscar, Billy, and Anna Edwards (4th grade, 2nd grade, and Kindergarten, respectively) show off their science projects at the Falmouth Public Schools STEAM Fair in March.  They studied invasive plants, the impact of fanwort, and some ways to get rid of fanwort.  Great work!

Winter 2023:  Update from SOLitude

We have received the report from SOLitude, the lake management company, with their assessment of Cedar Lake and some proposed solutions. Read it here.

We expect to have more information in the spring or early summer of 2023.  In the meantime, the Falmouth Pond Coalition, the Cape Cod Freshwater Initiative , and the Cape Cod Ponds Network are organizing a broader approach to freshwater issues.