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f Mashpee with a valuable source of legal and technical that 5 new Vernal Pools were certified in Mashpee by support through Bob's direct •participation and the Massachusetts Natural Heritage Program. These PP ACC's activities with the State certifications bestow extra legal protection under both involvement �n M g Agencies and other local Communities, Bob has also State and local wetlands statutes) upon these valuable served, as MACC's representative, on the Coastal and threatened wetlands. Floodplain Talk Force which is formulating draft reg- ulations for the 100-year Flood Plain. We are fortunate that Renee has agreed to continue her valuable role in the Mashpee Conservation Corps. Bob Sherman, Commission Members Gertrude The Commission wishes to thank her for her diligent "Nona " Ferriday, John Johansen and Dan Homeyer efforts in the certification process of Vernal Pools, and Y for all of the contributions and efforts she made as a attended the MACC Annual meeting at Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts participating in member of the Conservation Commission. workshops for expanding their knowledge in various fields of responsibilities in wetland and environmental STAFF AND OFFICE ADMINISTRATION: The 1 disciplines required for Conservation Commission staffing of the Conservation Commission remains at Personnel. one less Associate member than officially allowed. This has proven to be a burden to providing quorums ADMINISTRATION OF ENTRUSTED ASSETS: for hearings with attendance by members affected by ADM g The responsibility of directing and supervising the health, personal and work related problems. The Leasing and operation of the Town owned cranberry affects of the loss of the dedicated and extremely bogs has remained that of the Commission. The addi- knowledgeable members and contributors V. Louise tion of Steve Ball as a part time representative, to Behrman, Renee King Fudala, and Kathy Terrio has assist the Commission working with the Lessee, further impacted the Commission. Two new Associate shouldrove to ease the burden and improve commu- members have been appointed, Richard Rhodes and P ` nications between all parties. The new lessee, Brian Sherryl Simmons, to replace two of those who have Handy,has gotten off to a tremendous start in the first left. John Johansen was moved from Associate to full is year by harvesting an improved crop which has result- member. ed in a payment of over$37,000 for his first year of his py Y contract. This is an increase of more than $10,000 We are indeed fortunate to have dedicated and pro- over theY year.. We have seen a ver positive fessional personnel such as (Conservation Agent)Bob P Y trend in improvements to plantingefforts, mainte- Sherman, (Administrative Assistant) Diana Lund and P • at levels nance, overall operations and in communications with (Clerk)Aqua O'Hara who perform frequently the Commission thus far. above and beyond in serving the community and per- forming. their duties dealing with the public. Diana PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY Lund was nominated to, and received the award for ACTIVITIES: Workingwith the Town Executive Mashpee Employee of the Month, a most deserved P P Secretary, Robert Whritenour, the Commission recognition. embarked upon a program intended to educate the _ public (including tourists) about the extraordinary SUMMATION: The Conservation Commission wealth of natural assets we have on our Town-owned continues to aggressively pursue the protection of Conservation lands. Aspart of this effort, botanical Mashpee's vital wetland resources through direct expert/wetlands scientist Mario DiGre orio has con- cooperation and contact with the Citizens of the com- • g tlnued as a consultant to the Commission. He has been munity, Town officials, Taxpayers, Contractors and f studying our Cons to catalogue flora their representatives in assuring compliance with all y g Conservation Lands g P fauna and wildlife habitat. His work will be used in state and local laws and regulations. f planning use of these lands, including planning for nature trails andg uided tours. Ex-Commissioner It is our sincere hope that part of the reduction in Renee Fudala, a naturalist with the Thornton Burgess enforcement activities and filings are the results of an Society, so is al working on our fledgling{nature tours awareness by all persons that this Commission will 'n . program; we intend to have the program up and run- continue to fulfill its obligations in managing this ning"b Aril of 1994 and in "full ear"b Summer community's environmental "jewels." Y P � g Y . of 1994. We would also like to thank all personnel, depart- MASHP RNAL ments, commissions and organizations who have EE CONSERVATION COR.PSIVE sist- POOL CERTIFICATION: In addition to her valuable worked with us, improved communication, and as contributions in leading Mashpee ee Conservation ed us to achieve our goals. Among the many are: the P Corps rail-- Waterways Commission, in particular Chairman Ben rp �a group of volunteers who have done t Y work, setting P u of bird houses etc. on Conservation Gordon, Dan Homeyer, who serves as the Land), Renee Fudala did the field work and film s so Commission's liaison to Waterways and our new g