NLWC News

Eelgrass Restoration Volunteer Opportunity

Anna Day • July 2, 2024

We are currently looking for volunteers to help us at the Brant Point Hatchery to process eelgrass reproductive shoots for the summer. No skill or experience is required – we’ll teach you on the job! The goal is to take the reproductive shoots that we already collected and clip excess vegetation until we are just left with the seed-bearing pods. This will prevent oxygen from being depleted in our storage tanks. This work is crucial as it ensures our eelgrass seeds survive until we plant around Nantucket in the fall.   Restoring eelgrass beds is a critical step to keeping the waters around Nantucket healthy, and we appreciate any help you can provide!, Click HERE to join the volunteer list.


Please note: it can be sunny/hot or windy on the dock, so check the weather! Sunscreen, a hat, snacks, water, and layers are always recommended.

 

At the Brant Point Hatchery, located on Brant Point Beach next to the lighthouse.
Monday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

MA DEP Visits Geotube Expansion Site in Sconset

By Anna Day • July 31, 2025
In April 2025, the Nantucket Land & Water Council (NLWC) joined over a dozen Nantucket residents —including members of the Nantucket Coastal Conservancy, property owners in Quidnet, and the Greenhill family—in filing a Request for a Superseding Order of Conditions (SOC) with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). This action was taken in response to the positive Order of Conditions issued by the Nantucket Conservation Commission on March 20, 2025, which approved a three fold expansion of the ’Sconset Bluff Geotube project.

Protecting Your Tap: Choosing the Right PFAS Water Filter for Your Home

By Anna Day • July 30, 2025
If you're concerned about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in your drinking water, filtering your water is an easy step you can take to reduce exposure. There are effective filtration options that can significantly reduce PFAS levels in your tap water.  Below, we've outlined a few types of filters that are known to reduce PFAS, along with the certification to look out for, to help you choose the right one for your needs and budget.

NLWC’s Annual Meeting to feature Guest Speaker Edwina von Gal

By Anna Day • April 25, 2025
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