07/9/2019 WATERWAYS COMMISSION Minutes

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-Our FLUPSY(FLoating UPweller SYstem)docks 1-3 are up and running for the small quahog seed,and we are working on getting our 4-5 docks set up for lager sized seed.We are also working on our bottom trays and reconstructing them to be deployed in the southernmost site in Great River where the quahogs will remain until they reach planting size. -The Shellfish Division received 1,OOOn remote set oyster bays on July 6th,and they were all deposited in the Mashpee River that same day.The set was feed algae in circular tanks at the Aquaculture Research Cooperation in Dennis for two weeks,and the oysters set on the Sea Clam shell already seem to have grown to approximately 2 millimeters in size. - Partnering with the Town of Falmouth's Marine and Environmental Affairs and Chuck Martenson the Shellfish Division was able to install a small floating farm in the Mashpee River. This is a first for Mashpee using this type of system.Deployed in the floating bags are both 1st year and 2nd year oysters.The goal of the project is to compare the amount of nutrient removal seen in the bags vs.the bottom trays.The Shellfish Division is also comparing the nutrient removal and mortality data with the trays and the other farms installed in Little Pond in Falmouth.The project is exciting because two towns will be comparing nutrient removal rates seen by oysters in two different water bodies. -Patrol Log: 1 citation was issued to a commercial harvester with a Falmouth License fishing on the Mashpee Side of Waquoit Bay. He was found to have 20%seed in his catch and was issued a citation in the amount of fifty dollars.The individual has decided to fight the citation in Falmouth District Court,and Ashley awaiting a hearing date. -Aquaculture Licenses:The Shellfish Commission has decided to move forward to the Board of Selectman and request a moratorium on the issuance of any new Shellfish Aquaculture Licenses with the exception of Burtis, Bohnenberger, Matoain,Smith,and Cook.This would prevent the expectance of any NEW applications for new sites to the Shellfish Constable.The moratorium will remain in place until the Aquaculture Regulations and mapping system/waitlist is approved by the Board of Selectman. Bohnenberger is scheduled to be heard by the Board of Selectman on July 22nd for his proposed Aquaculture License relocation in Ockway Bay. Committee Reports;, Mashpee/Wakeby and John's Pond and fresh waters: Don MacDonald asked for a status on efforts to pull back sand deposits created by power loading on the ramp.There are issues regarding the distance from land and equipment needed.Jeff Smith will make a site visit to assess. He will also contact Doug Cameron of the State's Office of Fisheries&Boating to determine if they can assist. Popponesset Bay Area: No report Waquoit Bay Area: No report Water Quality: Don MacDonald reported that the first sampling date was on Monday 7/8. There were a few issues getting all of the sampling boats on the water but the volunteer team did a great job working around them.Sampling dates have been set for the remainder of the season. Brian Howes, UMD will present the sampling results from the 2018 season at the BOS meeting on 7/22. Barnstable County Coastal Resources: No report Sewer Commission: Ken mentioned that we still need to appoint someone from the Waterways Commission to the Sewer Committee as our liaison.After conversation it was decided to hold off on our appointment until the Sewer Committee has progressed their own agenda further. Public Access: It was reported that it is busy with long lines and lots of cars parked on and near the access points but everything seems to be functioning well. Waterways Improvement Plans: No report on the progress of the Channel Expansion project. It was reported that there is a new county dredge coordinator, Christine Player for Foth Engineering.She is in the process of contacting towns to get information on dredging programs. New Business: None Additional Topics: None