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that the oyster project was holding the line in the Mashpee River. Mr. York reported that most of the <br /> eel grass was lost and that there would be a potential for fish kills with increased nitrogen. Mr. York <br /> noted that there had been no fish kills since 2005 when the oyster project began. Mr. Petersen inquired <br /> about the nitrogen increases despite limited growth in the area and Mr. York responded that the entire <br /> watershed provided the sources of nitrogen Chairman Cahalan added that many homes in Mashpee <br /> had been secondary homes and have since become primary residences. Mr. York discussed the ground <br /> water travel time. Regarding Ed Baker's sampling and PALS Program,Mr. York reported that SMaST <br /> was continuing the sampling. Mr. York will provide NEC with the contact information. <br /> Estuary Restoration/Shellfish Propagation <br /> Mr. York reported that 1,000 oyster spat bags had been placed in the Mashpee River. Mr. York's new <br /> project increases quahog seeding by 2 million, for a total of 3 million, which was accomplished with <br /> shellfish propagation funds. The quahog seeding will be targeted for Little River, Great River, <br /> Hamblin Pond and Jehu Pond, Chairman Cahalan inquired about the quahog relay. Mr. York <br /> responded that a Commission within the Tribe expressed interest in increasing the shellfish population <br /> by using contaminated quahogs from other communities. The contaminated quahogs purge the <br /> contamination in clean waters. Mr. York does not support the management strategy. The beds for the <br /> contaminated shellfish would be closed for 3 months to 1 year and could present a health problem <br /> should anyone illegally collect the shellfish while the beds are closed. Additionally, W. York stated <br /> that the contaminated shellfish would remove less nitrogen from the water. Mr. York stated that <br /> Mashpee's strategy to seed areas and keep the areas open has been productive and successful. <br /> Chairman Cahalane recommended that the EOC weigh in on the environmental issues of the proposal. <br /> Mr. York will provide additional details. <br /> CORRESPONDENCE <br /> -Note supporting the Blue Book from Suzanne Nash <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> No additional discussion at this time <br /> MEETING ADJOURNMENT <br /> Mr. Petersen made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Theis. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> M'lNfford <br /> Jennifer . Cli <br /> Board Secretary <br /> LIST OF DOCUMENTS <br /> -EnviroScience Technologies, Specific Enzyme Bacteria System <br /> -EnviroScience Technology, "Because we all live down stream . <br /> -Community Preservation Act Funding Application, Pickerel Cove Recreation Area <br /> - Suzanne Nash Note Supporting the Blue Book <br /> 4 <br />