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<br />that people did not understand the fertilizer impact either and why some plantings were <br />detrimental (Also, artificial turf). However, Ms. Wyman-Colombo noted that there was <br />an interest in learning more. Ms. Fisher decried the lack of social media presence (just <br />mailings in general) noting many in the public had requested that. Regarding boating <br />and navigation, Ms. Fisher asked Mr. Noonan what he learned. Mr. Noonan noted a lot <br />of public frustration about the depth issue, dredging, et cetera with many voicing <br />complaints and unwilling to listen. Mr. Noonan went on to note there is a big <br />opportunity to educate and communicate with the public about the Committee. <br />Regarding a moratorium on shellfish grants, Mr. Noonan indicated the topic came up at <br />their last meeting (Waterway Commission) and noted there was a request for a meeting <br />with the Shellfish Commission. <br /> <br /> Stakeholder Meetings – Ms. Fisher asked for input from the Committee after sending <br />out a draft list. Ms. Fisher noted Barnstable and Falmouth should be on the list noting <br />the processes in place there for aquaculture leases and nitrogen credits – bringing in <br />more to the Town. There also is a desire to discuss MOU for Popponessett Bay and <br />Waquoit with Barnstable. <br /> <br /> Individual Meetings with Committee Members – Ms. Uiterwijk indicated UHI has a <br />few people to go. <br /> <br /> Public Meeting #1. Approval of Notes – Edits and Additions – Website Release – <br />Ms. Fisher will review to released and send to Mr. Lehrer. <br /> <br /> Ancient Ways to Water Update – Historical Commission and Tribal Involvement – <br />Have not heard anything from them. Mr. Lehrer noted he has not heard from the <br />Historical Commission either (will follow up this week). Regarding Tribal <br />Involvement, Ms. Fisher suggested contacting Buddy of the Natural Resource <br />Commission. Ms. Uiterwijk has been speaking to Mr. Oakley and others directly. <br /> <br /> Docks and Piers Survey – Nicholas Warner – There was a presentation on the work <br />by PhD candidate, Nicholas Warner. Mr. Warner recently received his master’s and <br />was congratulated by several members of the Committee. Mr. Warner provided details <br />behind his survey of docks and floats in the Town and a spreadsheet detailing data <br />compiled from GIS, Googe Earth, ariel imagery as well as tax data. Mr. McManus <br />commented on the wetland buffer zone delineation shown and noted that it was only 75 <br />feet as opposed to 100’ (150’ in future). Ms. Fisher noted that the mapping was for the <br />whole Town and was going to be used in the future for compliance and mitigation. \[Mr. <br />Warner has a long way to go still\]. <br /> <br /> Chapter 91 progress – Data Sharing. Ms. Fisher noted that she has reached out to <br />Chapter 91, but not to request any licenses. (More a request on what the Town could do) <br />Mr. Lehrer noted that Mr. Warner had done nice work and had a lot of data the Town <br />was looking for. <br /> <br /> Informational “Popups” – Ms. Fisher came back to the type of events needed and <br />which members were willing to commit to attend those events. Mr. Fisher noted the <br />Powwow was done with interest revolving around clean water. Regarding a popup at <br /> <br />