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2,000 bags which was hugely successful and estimate getting one million oysters and are <br /> restoring the oyster population that use to be there. They have been working with the Tribe and <br /> the Natural Resources Department on a daily basis. <br /> Five million quahog sand size seed and were placed in upweilers and trays, They have been <br /> trapping crabs and are seeing a reduction in the crab population where they are doing restoration <br /> in Great River,Popponesset Bay and Hamblin Pond. Quahogs were planted in the family area <br /> in Jehu Pond, Hamblin Pond and Popponesset Creek. <br /> Rick York noted there is a USGS tide and weather station on Popponesset Bay. It is online and <br /> he will be trying to get it on the town's website <br /> DRI Review; IMA's with other towns: Update IMA <br /> Andrew Gottlieb has been sitting on the IMA and the discussions have been put on hold <br /> primarily to deal with the capital needs. He talked to Barnstable and Sandwich and said <br /> conversations would resume January. Mr. Gottlieb reported on the Great River Boat Ramp <br /> which has turned into a complex program. The problem comes in that there are salt marsh <br /> impacts. There was a MEPA hearing onsite visit last Thursday. We had to provide a <br /> supplemental that acknowledges the salt marsh impact and describes the mitigation to get the <br /> racks up and the dinghies off the marsh. Comments were extended until December 30. The salt <br /> marsh impacts require a 401 certification which wasn't applied for. He stated many <br /> conversations are happening and it is fairly complicated and is trying to help bring this thru the <br /> process. <br /> Planning for sewers; connections with private sewers: Update <br /> No update <br /> Pond & Estuary Water Quality Monitoring: Update <br /> Rick York reported the restoration of Santuit Pond is a great success story. It is no longer in <br /> trouble. The blue/green algae is almost gone. The fish are healthier and the whole eco system is <br /> healthier. It is now a highly productive pond, He noted it is an amazing success story. <br /> Quashnet River Restoration/Realignment Project: Update <br /> The Chair stated the Conservation Agent is calling for another meeting and will be meeting on <br /> other sources of funding. The Air Force has offered engineering and permitting funding and the <br /> meeting will be in January. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Town-Wide Stormwater Management Plan: Update <br /> No update <br /> NEXT MEETING is Wednesday,January 11,2017 <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion: Mr. McKay moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. York. Vote unanimous 5-0 <br />