Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team's long-term goals are to see our active and continued certification efforts result in the protection of most of the at-risk vernal ponds on Cape Ann. Additionally, we hope that more members of the community become active in conservation issues and local organizations have a greater understanding of the importance of these ecosystems. We would also like to see Team members working directly with surrounding communities in Massachusetts to educate and support them in an effort to replicate our efforts throughout the state and beyond. 

The Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team will never certify all the vernal ponds in the world, 
but if every community had a vernal pond team then it could be done.
Rick Roth, Director 

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