3/17/2016 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Minutes

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r consult about where to put mulch. He said once he pulls all his plugs out if he has plants to spare he would like to plant some meadow flowers. Ms. Cadoret said their next work day is at the beginning of April. She said they cleaned out some trash at several of the conservation areas. There was a couch at Santuit Pond and household trash at Charles River. The Chair asked is it time for the Mashpee Environmental Coalition ,Stewards who has adopted Santuit Pond to go out there and check. Ms. Cadoret said yes the sooner the better since the weather is nice. She noted Noisy Hole is getting a lot of reports of trash dumping. She wasn't quite sure where they were accessing the areas. She noted since mattresses are now free that is a good incentive to bring them to the transfer station rather than dumping them. Interactive Trail Marking Ms. Cadoret said trail cameras are being added to several locations. The cameras are rechargeable and powered by solar. Mr. Collins said if there is a pattern or any particular problem to let him know and he would contact the police department to have them set up some of their cameras. She said they are still in the process of creating interactive mapping of the trails. There is a lot of interest in trail maps and Mary Kay is helping with Quashnet Trail. There was a discussion regarding The Appalachian Mountain Club and if they could be considered to be contacted see if there is a local club that would be willing to help with the trails. Ms. Cadoret stated that the Conservation Commission will hopefully be certifying two vernal pools this spring in a couple areas. The National Heritage not only shows the certified vernal pools around town but also the estimated vernal pools so they are either to be certified or not applicable anymore. Farley Bog Restoration Mr. McKay said the Conservation Commission has assigned Mark Gurnee as liaison. Mr. Gottlieb said representatives from the Rod and Gun Club made a presentation to the Board of Selectmen and he will be the Selectmen's liaison to the working group. The Conservation Commission has endorsed the concept but expressed concern about the ponds having open water with sunshine on it. The faster the water flows the better and the more shaded it is the better for the brook trout. The working group will be meeting on May 6. Mr. Gottlieb said he is partial to a lease and they are open to either purchase or lease but they would prefer to buy.