2/13/2014 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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2 Community Preservation Committee Minutes February 13, 2014 Present: Richard Halpern, Toni O'Hara,Ralph Shaw,Burt Kaplan, Mmy Waygan,Frank Lord Members Attending via Remote Participation: Ed Larkin, Diane Ro me n Byer,Evelyn B schenfeldt Meeting Called to Order by Chairman alpem at 6:04p.m. Administrative Conference Room, Mashpee Town Hall APPOINTMENTS & HE .SGS: Public Comment: Fo ner Selectman George"Chuckie"Green was in attendance on behalf of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.representing the National Resources Department. Mr. men respectfully requested the Community Preservation Committee strongly consider the acquisition of the Lewis and Littleford properties. Mr. Green indicated particular the Levis propel for the protection of the New England Cottontail, candidates for the endangered species list. As part of the Tribe's intent to fish the hays, Mr. green stated the Tribe has applied for funding to re-channeli a the Mashpee River. This endeavor is also a part of the Tribe's efforts to preserve conservation and reduce nitrogen in the ernba ent's. To further reduce nitrogen input Mr. Green noted the Tribe is working with the Town's Shellfish Constable mn a program to arcate oyster reefs. As part of this effort, an additional,grant application has been applied for to increase the population of oysters. It was noted the Conservation Agent is also involved in the process of promoting corrective actions to protect the river and the MA Division of Fish& Wildlife is expected to conduct a site visit tomorrow. Mr. green in closing indicated that access to the Lewis property is of importance to this endeavor. It would-be,a-disservice to the NWhpee co nunity if this property was not secured. Mr. Green also voiced support forlhe purchase of the Litti ford property as the National Wildlife Refuge surrounds the land.