Our latest newsletter is live and this one is extra special for Earth Day 2026 featuring Earth Day events across the Cape & Islands!
Check it out ➡️https://conta.cc/4tctDyX

In “Abundance,” Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson argue many challenges — including climate change — stem from the U.S. not building enough clean energy, housing, or transit. For Cape Cod, it asks: how do we build resilient infrastructure faster to meet this moment?

One month until Big Blue, Green Tomorrow!

Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation’s 2026 event brings together bold ideas, real-world success, educators, and coastal employers to spark conversations that move our region forward.

Most of all, it’s about hope — and the role we all play in what comes next.

Cape Light Compact offers a no cost Renter Home Energy Assessment to help renters and landlords improve efficiency and save money.
In Oak Bluffs and Tisbury, 1 to 4 unit rental properties may also qualify for additional incentives, including no cost heat pump installations!

On Cape Cod, water shapes our lives — from bays and ponds to the aquifer beneath us. Protecting it is personal.

World Water Day reminds us 2.1 billion people lack safe water. The 2026 theme, Water and Gender, highlights why inclusive solutions matter. Let’s protect clean water for all. 💧

Spring reminds us why we do this work. We love this place — the marshes, beaches, neighborhoods, and people — and spring shows us renewal is possible. Climate action can feel big, but here it’s local: helping a neighbor, planting native species, showing up. Here’s to brighter days and fresh starts.

Woodwell Climate Research Center in Falmouth received an $800,000 federal earmark to build a soil carbon lab. Researchers are studying how the 3 billion tons of carbon stored in soil could help fight climate change, support agriculture, and boost biodiversity on Cape Cod. Read more: bit.ly/46E6ZHh

Happy Solar Appreciation Day! ☀️
Learn how solar PV systems work, financing options, and energy-friendly tips for your home on Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard with Cape Light Compact.
More info → capelightcompact.org/program/solar-resources/

Join APCC for a talk with restoration ecologist Mike Palmer about river herring on Cape Cod. Learn about population trends, habitat needs, and how local monitoring leads to real restoration work—and how you can help with the 2026 volunteer counting program.

The MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference is April 8 at Bentley University.
Join advocates, organizers, and community members for speakers, breakout sessions, and a resource fair focused on advancing local climate solutions.
Register → massenergize.org/annual-conference

Wildlife on Tap at Cape Cod Beer is back!
Join striped bass expert Ben Gahagan (MA DMF) to learn about the life of this iconic fish, the science behind its population status, and how you can help support conservation.
Tickets → bit.ly/4s23PFm

Want to add more native plants to your yard? 🌱
Join APCC on March 13 (1–3 PM) at the Koppel Center in Dennis for a workshop on collecting, treating, and germinating native plant seeds—with demos and tips for growing success at home.
Register → apcc.org/native-plant...

Educators, fishermen, business leaders, climate advocates, and artists—all in one room.
That’s Big Blue, Green Tomorrow (April 28–29), bringing Cape Cod together to talk climate, collaboration, and the future of our blue economy.
Tickets → bluecapecod.org/events/big-blue-conference

Earth Day is coming up! 🌎
If you’re organizing a clean-up, workshop, panel, nature walk, student project, or other event on Cape Cod, we’d love to help spread the word in our next newsletter.
Send details → info@capecodclimate.org

The Orleans Blue Pages, from the Orleans Pond Coalition, is a helpful guide for protecting our town’s ponds, lakes, and estuaries.
Created for residents and families, it offers practical ways to care for local waterways.
Read more → orleanspondcoalition.org/orleans-pond...
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Have you been watching the Olympics? 👀
It’s encouraging to see climate awareness on one of the world’s biggest stages.
Milano Cortina 2026 is focusing on protecting landscapes, supporting communities, and creating a lasting impact.
Learn more: olympics.com/.../mil.../a...

📣 Our February newsletter is here!
Catch up on local climate action, resources, upcoming gatherings, and simple ways to stay involved this winter.
Read it here: bit.ly/4qP5tsV

We’re grateful for the support of our Silver and Bronze sponsors at last year’s NetZero event! Their commitment to the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative supports meaningful steps toward a cleaner, more resilient Cape Cod.

The state’s new ResilientCoasts Initiative lays out adaptation plans to protect people, infrastructure and ecosystems—a costly effort that officials say will save more than it spends.

The loss of this young humpback, known to many on the Cape, is heartbreaking—and a warning. Warming waters are bringing whales closer to shipping lanes, increasing risks. Climate resilience means protecting habitats and reducing those dangers.

A broad coalition is advancing the Protect Water and Nature Initiative, aiming for the Nov 2026 ballot if lawmakers don’t act. The proposal dedicates existing sales tax revenue on sporting goods—no new taxes—to protect water, land, and access to the outdoors.

Using less salt, applying it smarter, and keeping snow piles out of storm drains makes a real difference. When snow melts, everything on it flows into our ponds and coastal waters—and on the Cape, that matters.

King tides + winter storms can cause coastal flooding on the Cape, even on clear days. Plan ahead, avoid saltwater roads, and remember: marshes and dunes are natural buffers that protect our communities.

Through a partnership with Cape Light Compact and Housing Assistance, income-eligible homeowners on Cape Cod and the Islands can get 100% covered energy-efficiency upgrades—lower bills, healthier homes, and real climate impact.

Clean hydropower means lower costs, stronger winter reliability, and less pollution. As Gov. Healey noted, projects like NECEC support a stable energy future for MA, Cape Cod, and the Islands.
mass.gov/news/governo...

Care about climate-forward jobs and a resilient coastal economy? Join the Wave Makers: Blue Economy Employer Forum—bringing Cape Cod employers together to strengthen workforce development and retention.
Learn more & register: capecod.edu/ccape-employer-forums/

Learn how MassEnergize tools support community-led climate action. Hosted by the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative. Free with registration.
➡️ capecodclimate.org/event/meet-mass-energize

So how did one “conservationist” become central to efforts stalling offshore wind projects critical to places like Cape Cod?

This Canary Media piece traces how opposition shifted from denial to strategic obstruction.
👉 bit.ly/3Z8Y2kQ

Even without leaves, trees are still working—storing carbon, stabilizing soil, and protecting Cape Cod’s coast.

With native planting season starting in spring, winter is the perfect time to plan ahead. Learn more: apcc.org/our-work/education/native-plant-initiative/

Massachusetts residents, businesses, and non-profits can get rebates on new and used EVs at participating dealerships to lower upfront costs. Additional savings may apply for qualifying households.
Rideshare and taxi drivers can also access new EV incentives!
Learn more: mor-ev.org/cars-overview