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regard to the matter of fertilizers, Mr. woods noted the Cape Cod <br /> Commission has adopted a fairly f!cons. rvativell number, twenty <br /> five percent of nitrogen loading fertilizer finds its way <br /> to the water. There is available data to support the fact that <br /> when turf is managed commercial, industrial, golf courses by <br /> a professional landscaper, as opposed to private hone <br /> owner/residential, the numbers are drastically lower. <br /> Mr. woods reiterated his need to understand more about the <br /> Tribal grant, its location, and the sensitivity to algae and to <br /> the viability of quahogs. <br /> 1► r. Green responded by explaining the location of the Tribal <br /> grant to be on the back side of Gooseberry Island, a fere <br /> acre shellfish grant. said five acres are currently being used <br /> as a nursery to grow seedling fish. Due to past development in <br /> this area, the only suitable use for this site is a nursery. <br /> Also, due to the high fecal count of this site, the Town has been <br /> forced by the state to close this location as a "working grant,, . <br /> However, the Town has granted the Tribe an eight acre site <br /> which is where the growing fish are deposited. <br /> I <br /> I <br /> Mr. Green acknowledged there are existing stresses upon the <br /> Mashpee River which are not attributed to the project at Mashpee <br /> Commons. However, in Mr. Green' s opinion, any additional impacts <br /> to the River will be detrimental . He made reference to current <br /> studies being conducted at the request of the Mashpee watershed <br /> Management Committee in order to determine solutions to saving <br /> both the River and the Bay. <br /> Mr. woods and Mr. Green were in agreement that in order to <br /> relieve the situation, some of the mass must be removed, as <br /> previously suggested by Mr. Wood.. Both gentlemen also agreed <br /> that some form of community treatment system in which resources <br /> would be combined would also make sense. However, Mr. Green <br /> noted this alternative is not an issue currently before the Town. <br /> Mr. Green stated he is very well aware, is familiar with, <br /> and has an understanding of the workings of the Mashpee commons <br /> Treatment Plant, which he described as " state of the art plant, <br /> that is pulling great numbers, and doing a fine b" . He stated <br /> his concern .is the potential for an increase in volume and <br /> potential problems therewith. <br /> Mr. Green further~ stated his suggestion is to remove the <br /> project completely from the opponessctMahpee River watershed. <br /> Regardless of where the increase originates, regardless of any <br /> gain, it would be a substantial loss to the Town if the River and <br /> Bay are lost. He stated his strong opposition to any increased <br /> impacts on the River. He also offered his services in order to <br /> find a resolution. <br /> Mr. Green reiterated he was expressing these concerns as a <br /> -6- <br />