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green infrastructure to manage stormwater. Furthermore, there will be a reduction <br /> in the cash match requirements from 25%to 10%, eliminating the need for Article <br /> 30 at the May town meeting, which requested additional funds. Since the Native <br /> Youth Ambassadors and the Tribes Natural Resource Department will assist in <br /> this project, additional funds have been requested for their compensation. The <br /> Native Youth Ambassadors will investigate the rights of herring as part of the <br /> rights of nature. Conversations with an MVP area coordinator revealed that the <br /> Tribe has the option to apply for funding grants independently for future projects <br /> and work with the town as a co-applicant. A response to the grant request is <br /> expected by August. <br /> Additional assistance is provided through the State Financial Department <br /> to facilitate collaboration between disadvantaged communities, local <br /> municipalities, and counties in pursuing federal funding. This support includes <br /> grant writing assistance, research support, and advocacy for congressional <br /> leadership to endorse funding initiatives. The aim is to receive aid for the *30 by <br /> 30 Plan and Conservation and Preservation efforts. Discussions on the possibility <br /> of additional coverage assistance note that some longer-term grants offer capacity <br /> support. <br /> *The Executive Action directing the Interior Department to outline steps <br /> to achieve the President's commitment to conserve at least 30% each of our lands <br /> and waters by the year 2030. <br /> I9im._o/ vv.._ q ction.. <br /> u hold commitment restore balance public lands <br /> o CZM Grant-No application has been submitted yet. The committee intends to <br /> submit the application once a finalized copy of the Harbor Management Plan is <br /> available, which will include action items to provide additional support for the <br /> request. Discussions centered around the urgency of including a shoreline <br /> assessment within the Harbor Management Plan. This project will involve <br /> Barnstable County and CZM. High-priority areas include the South Cape <br /> neighborhood, the Popponesset Spit, and Audubon properties. Funding for this <br /> project is expected to come from the Seaport Economic Grant. <br /> ➢ Management Planning <br /> o Municipal Harbor Management Plan— The document is still in the drafting <br /> process and will be submitted along with an application for the CZM Grant once <br /> it is completed. <br /> ➢ Upcoming Events <br /> o On May 4, 2024, there will be a Santuit Pond Clean-up Event from 9 am to 1 pm. <br /> The event will feature the showcasing of concept designs for the town landing. <br /> Consultants will collaborate with the Environmental Oversight Committee and <br /> Snap Network. Additionally, there will be an activity table for kids demonstrating <br /> runoff and a native shrub raffle with no entry fee. <br /> o Natural Resources (Town/Tribe)—Various discussions throughout the meeting <br /> encompassed this topic. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> 2 <br />