Cranberry bog restoration site in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Photo by Livia Graham.

Water quality issues on Cape Cod, Massachusetts stem from an increasing population as well as an influx of summer tourists that nearly triple the local population. Excess nitrogen enters area waterbodies primarily through septic system effluent, as well as stormwater and nitrogen-rich fertilizers. In this episode of the “Clean Water Pod” podcast, listeners will learn about the efforts of local organizations to reduce nitrogen pollution, such as with alternative septic systems and cranberry bog restoration.