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1 <br /> Conservation Commission <br /> February 21, 1991 . <br /> Page . <br /> CAuEY: I tried to judge the frequency and length that grater stood there. I <br /> am not an expert or have any background. Within my area of expertise, the <br /> frequency at which the water occurs in the length of time, as I understand <br /> vernal pools, I believe you have to have standing water dor a continuous month. <br /> YORK: No, that's not the case. <br /> CAnEY: I think 3, 5, or 8 days is the longest duration you would see from any <br /> one severe rain event. <br /> Mr. Howland, as a wetland's biologist, if it is true that at this <br /> point the jury is still out, we can't say it is or is not a veil pool, can <br /> we <br /> Ido : The evidence is leaning that it is not. You cannot come out with a <br /> flat declaratory statement it is not, because of the season. <br /> SHMfiAN: To find it is a vernal pool we would have to find the existence of <br /> breeding amphibians or certain reptiles or amphibians present; eggs, and so <br /> rth. In other words, curtain specific criteria. <br /> No : The best time to delineate a wetland is late spring. People delineate <br /> wetlands throughout the year based on winter foliage, fall foliage, using the <br /> sane type of criteria based on the winter season and any experience in doing <br /> these types of examinations', I would suspect it not to be a vernal pool. <br /> Have you certified any vernal pools? <br /> ion : Yes, I have and I have also completed the U.S. Fish & Wildlife <br /> habitation course. <br /> SHERMAN: We have also and it appears to me the presence or absence of certain <br /> species, or evidence of spawning, is the crucial aspect. <br /> IOWLAND: Along with the proper site requirements for vernal pools. <br /> SIMMONS: I think we can belabor this. There is enough of a question here <br /> that we need more information. <br /> HOW AN : To offer a solution, rather than for your commission to go through <br /> the expense of an expert, technically, in this state, the only person who really <br /> can certify these vernal pools is the Mass. Fish & Wildlife program and it <br /> doesn't cost anything to have them come down to take a look. if you're asking <br /> for an expert opinion, from someone who is totally impartial, it doesn't cost <br /> the commi <br />