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addresses the question of loss of a year class. The DivisaLon of <br /> marine Fisheries have interpreted the conclusions of the Report <br /> to mean it would be acceptable to loose a year class. Mr. Bliven <br /> stated this is not the impression he wishes to give. The loss of <br /> a year class does not meet the standards of the Wetlands <br /> Protection dict. Mr. Bliven clarified, the , fish run will not be <br /> totally destroyed if natural conditions preclude the run of the <br /> fish for a year. <br /> r. i3liven continued to report another concern of the <br /> Division of Marine Fisheries is responsibility for management and <br /> maintenance of the fish way. The Board of Selectmen en here assured <br /> Mr. Bliven that a pattern of responsibility has been established. <br /> Lastly, the Division of Marine Fisheries raised the issue of <br /> blockage downstream, which would negate all of the work having <br /> been accomplished at the spillway. Mr. Bliven explained this <br /> situation would fall within the responsibilities of the Division <br /> of marine Fisheries and the Herring warden. Mr, Bliven stated <br /> this was not within. the purview of his review, nor is it <br /> mentioned within the Notice of Intent, this date. <br /> State Division of Fisheries and wildlife <br /> Mr. Bliven reported the Division of Fisheries and wildlife <br /> expressed a concern whereby flushing from the spillway is <br /> allowed, the downstream Fiver temperature would change and <br /> thereby impact spawning/juvenile fish. Mr. Bliven stated it is <br /> possible to add temperature to the monitoring plan. He suspects <br /> the rainfall and flushing out of a Fond will not have any <br /> measurable impact on the Pond, but that remains to be proven and <br /> should be included in the monitoring program. Nor. Bliven <br /> suggested that the boards remain intact unless there is an <br /> emergency condition, so that there is natural flow through the <br /> system. <br /> Nor. Bliven further reported that the Division of Fisheries <br /> and wildlife have recommended that there be some level of <br /> monitoring/documentation at the impact of removing boards on <br /> downstream erosion. lir. Bliven again recommended the boards be <br /> left in place so that there is no significant impact. Should it <br /> be necessary to remove a board, you would remain within the <br /> historic flow rate through the spillway. It is the size of the <br /> spillway itself that is regulating the flow. Mr. Bliven stated <br /> his suspicion to be there would not be any measurable amount of <br /> erosion downstream from manipulations at the -spillway. He stated <br /> there are a number of things about this process that remain to be <br /> unknown. He said he has presented engineering suggestions; and <br /> that the calibration process continues to be ongoing. <br /> Nor. Sherman asked about the calibration process as it <br /> relates to providing some type of chart indicating water levels <br /> and removal of boards. <br /> - - <br />