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There was also discussion about the Johns Pond fish ladder and Mr. McManus responded that it <br />would be a priority for the next round of funding. The current ladder is undersized for the size of <br />the run and erosion has created concerns. <br />Estuary Restoration/Shellfish Propagation <br />No update <br />Pond & Estuary Water Quality <br />No update <br />Nutrient Management & Fertilizer Regulations for Fresh Water Ponds & Estuaries <br />Mr. Talbot inquired about sending his drafted letter and Committee members were in agreement. <br />It was suggested that the letter be signed by the Environmental Oversight Committee or have <br />each Committee member sign the letter, as available. Regarding educating the public, Selectman <br />Richardson had put Mr. Talbot in touch with the station manager at Mashpee TV. In reference to <br />the chart highlighting Cape towns with fertilizer bylaws, Mr. Talbot suggested working on a <br />shared education program with other communities and planned to contact the Cape Cod <br />Landscape Association (COLA) in order to acquire membership lists to communicate the new <br />bylaws. Referencing the Nantucket brochure, Mr. Talbot inquired whether Mashpee might <br />develop a similar brochure or insert that could be distributed with the tax bill. Mr. McManus <br />suggested notifying residents where they would be able to pick up a brochure. Selectman <br />Cahalane suggested that Human Services was developing a rack card and Mr. McManus <br />indicated that he would follow up for contact information. Mr. Talbot planned to contact <br />Falmouth to learn about their education plans. Mr. McManus stated that he would incorporate <br />education about the bylaw when he presents to various associations throughout Mashpee. There <br />was discussion about reaching out to the condo associations. Mr. Talbot expressed interest in <br />developing a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Talbot also suggested that as applications were <br />received by ConsCom regarding lawns, they could then be advised of the bylaw as well as <br />incorporating it as a condition in their permit. <br />OLD BUSINESS <br />Combine Water -Sewer <br />No update <br />Town -Wide Stormwater Management Plan <br />No update <br />Land Steward Program <br />Americorps volunteers were expected for an April b & 7 walk of the Santuit, Mashpee and <br />Quashnet River areas in order to check for any herring impediments. Mr. McManus confirmed <br />that the Wampanoag Tribe would also be coordinating volunteers. <br />Additionally, April 7 is National Service Day for Americorps. A tour for County Commissioners <br />will take place highlighting projects completed by Americorps, including the pollinator garden at <br />the community garden, the kiosk at Mashpee River Herring Run and the kiosk and gardens at <br />2 <br />