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31 December 18,2023 . . ....................... to Presgye Qapg_Cpd_( Q..for.NOAA's "Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and ... .......... ....... . . . ........ . Underserved Communities": . ... . ..... . . .... - *aniel Kent, Assistant Conservation Agent was in attendance to review a draft letter addressed to the National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Department of Commerce dated December 11, 2023 expressing full support to the proposal submitted by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod 3mou, ora I r7s 7713. ensuic DiFiTaTer- one o e most important ZOO runs. Tne ecolohN,7711 resLa"Fail, Il ill would revert -back to normal levels to support the herring, sea brook trout and eel. The project was noted to have three segments, This includes repairs to the fish ladders and erosion work. The letter serves as the Town's authorization to have the APCC submit this proposal and receive grant funds if awarded. The partnership will generate public awareness and feasibility studies. 11111,1141INTrifflum,mmm Motion made by Selectman Weeden to send the letter in full support to the APCC proposal for Coasta.7 Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 5-0. Unanimous. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none Friends of the National Wildlife Refuge Glen Davis and MaryKay Fox were in attendance with State Representative David Vieira to discuss the proposed visitor center planned to be cited at 966 Falmouth Road, Mashpee, Town -owned land adjacent to the South Cape Resort. Mr. Davis indicated the Mdshpee National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1995. It is the second largest open, accessible conservation land on Cape Cod, nearly 6,000 acres. There are no visitors center or central place for the public to learn or enhance their experience with the Refuge. The property identified for the visitors center is 2.43 acres. It consists of a paved parking lot. Plans for the visitor center would include a greenhouse, a pavilion, pollinator gardens, solar power and alterations to the parking lot. Maintaining the tree buffer would suppress noise emanating from Route 28. There is a potential connection with the partner lands, and a great habitat management area without crossing the highway. The project has been endorsed by the Conservation Commission, and the Refuge Partnership. CPA funds will be requested for the October Town Meeting for this project with additional funding to derive from existing partnerships and funds from the Friends of the National. Wildlife Refuge.