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a <br /> he waters were typically colder. Mr. York noted that the She was continuing to monitor the <br /> situation. Selectman Cahal acre inquired about the shellfish's effectiveness to filter nitrogen <br /> should they be negatively impacted by an outbreak_ Mr, York responded that the rids in <br /> Identified and mans such as low salinit for oysters and low risk area for <br /> Mashpee had been de � <br /> the quahogs. Mr. white inquired about the estimated 0%nitrogen clean up and Mr. York <br /> responded that the estimate was used on the draft waquoit report and solid numbers from the <br /> Popponesset report. Mr. York indicated that half of the load in the estuaries could be removed <br /> by the addition of extra shellfish. <br /> Pond & Estuary Water Quality <br /> Mr. York reported that there had been no fish kills in salt water or fresh water ponds. Mr. York i <br /> also reported that Santuit Pond was doing well, though there had been an issue earlier in the <br /> season near the landing, but State counts have since been low. Additionally, clarity has <br /> improved and the Friends of Santuit Pond continue to collect data. The Mashpee Environmental <br /> Coalition was also thanked for their pond m nitorrng efforts. <br /> Nutrient.Management& Fertilizer regulations for Fresh'mater Ponds & Estuaries <br /> Mr. Talbot reported that he attended the August 19 Board of Selectmen meeting seeking their <br /> support of the Cape vide DCPC. The Board unanimously voted to support the Cape-wide <br /> Fertilizer Management CSC_ Ads. Mason forwarded a letter to the Cape Cod Commission. Mr. <br /> Talbot testified two times at the Cape Cod Commission and submitted a letter of support. Mr. <br /> Talbot noted that, despite strong opposition from the landscape industry, only two members of <br /> the Commission voted against sending the measure to the Assembly of Delegates. <br /> �. <br /> Talbot pointed out that a tight reframe would require that regulations be in place b <br /> January 1 and that draft regulations be offered to the towns who will decide whether or not to <br /> adept the regulations. Mr. Talbot confirmed that the Falmouth and Orleans nitrogen fertilizers <br /> were in plane. It has been recommended that regulations be adopted through the Board of <br /> Health, in the interest of time, but that it could be adjusted later once the regulations were in <br /> place. There had also been discussion regarding the development of a fertilizer education <br /> program for homeowners. Mr. Talbot stated that lawn fertilisers were a leading secondary <br /> source of nitrogen loading in the estuaries,behind septic systems. It was noted that Mashpee <br /> numbers may improve should with the approval of regulations and with the hope that the <br /> wastewater infrastructure creed could be reduced. Selectman Cahalane recommended that Mr. <br /> Talbot follow up with Bold Chair, Kalliope Eglof'f, regarding the DCPC. <br /> Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant <br /> Mr. Vhite reported that Entergy was closing down the Yankee Plant in Vermont, which was the <br /> me design as Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant. Mr.white stated that ongoing shutdowns and <br /> incidents continued to plague Pilgrim. Mr. white also reported that the contamination from <br /> Fukushima continued and that Japan was now seeking assistance frorn the United Nations for <br /> emergency assistance. W. Talbot referenced a conference attended by local representatives <br /> regarding a 50 mile evacuation plan for Pilgrim, due to the unique circumstances of the Cape. <br /> Mr. white added that the industry had tremendous influence but that individuals were <br /> encouraged to contact their officials about the issue. <br /> OIC ]BUSINESS <br /> Nater Quality Monitoring <br /> 2 <br />