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CWMP, MEPA. has supported the plan and the Cape Cod Commission was in the process of reviewing <br />it. The next phase of the 208 will require watershed plans for each Cape watershed. Articles are being <br />drafted for the October Town Meeting. The Committee will discuss it further at the September <br />meeting. <br />Phragmites and Algae Hat -vesting as Possible Nitrogen Mitigation Techniques <br />Mr. York stated that there was edible algae in the area, but that it was more popular in Hawaii. <br />Chairman Talbot stated that it was being studied but that there was no intention of planting phragmites. <br />Selectman Gottlieb indicated that harvesting was part of the 208 plan as alternative practices. Mr. <br />York reported that he had been in contact with individuals on Martha's Vineyard, noting that the <br />phragmites would not be a long term solution. Mr. York noted that there was not presently a great <br />demand in the area for algae and that it had a limited shelf life, but it could potentially be a big part of <br />the solution. <br />ACTION ITEMS UPDATE <br />Pond & Estuary Water Quality: Need for Additional Pond Monitors and Discussion with George <br />Reichenbacher, Mashpee Environmental Coalition PALS Monitor, on Value and Use of the <br />Collected Pond Data <br />The Chair reported that George Reichenbacher had identified someone to monitor Ashumet Pond, Mr. <br />York reported that one round of PALS sampling was completed in July. The Chair stated that Mr. <br />Reichenbacher had inquired whether the data was being utilized but Mr. York confirmed that he had <br />been in contact with Mr. Reichenbacher to assure him that the data was being used. Mr. York also <br />stated that the Estuary Project Sampling had been completed, reporting that the estuaries remained at <br />status quo. Brian Howes will be delivering a report on August 27 at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. <br />Additionally, Mr. York stated that the algae blooms were assisting in the growth of the shellfish. <br />Water clarity was generally good. Mr. York reported that the ponds, except for Santuit, were doing <br />well. The Solar Bees had improved visibility in Santuit, increasing it to 2 meters and the ecology was <br />doing well. <br />Mashpee Comprehensive Wastewater & Nitrogen Management Plan (CWMP): Update oil final <br />approval and implementation <br />Fertilizer Bylaw for the Town of Mashpee: Discussion of implementation, enforcement, <br />promotion & education of residents and professional companies <br />Estuary Restoration/Shellfish Propagation - Update <br />Quashnet River Restoration: Update <br />Mr. McManus reported that he had received revised cost estimates from the Air Force Civil <br />Engineering Center for restoring the berm failure area, increasing the amount by a couple hundred <br />thousand dollars. The Natural Resources Conservation Service provided a ground penetrating radar in <br />order to assess the areas identified for restoration. It appeared that the sand and gravel areas were <br />thicker than realized. The Quashnet Steering Committee will assess the information. Grant funding <br />was also being pursued for the herring run at John's Pond. There was disappointing count data and it <br />was thought that it could be due to the reduced size of the fish ladder. AUDIO STOPPED, <br />OLD BUSINESS <br />Town -Wide Stormwater Management Plan: Update <br />2 <br />