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is the goal of the commission to restore the entire bog ment with parcel improvement projects ranging from system to pre-existing natural conditions and restore gate installations, boundary marking and access better flow and substrate conditions to the Quashnet improvements to improved communication and track- River thus improving habitat for a number of aquatic ing protocols for the stewardship program itself. I species. � { If you're interested in joining the Mashpee Land The FS-1 plume clean up operation continues to Stewardship Program, please call our office at 508- cleanse the remnants of contaminated groundwater 539-1424 x8539 and ask to speak with the Agent or within the bog system. Extraction wells continue to you can log on to the Mashpee Town webpage at operate with extraction rates adjusted yearly depend- http://www.mashpeema.gov. Find the conservation ing on the progress of the existing system. Current page under the Town Departments link and look for groundwater conditions will necessitate the continu- the link to the Mashpee Land Stewards page. On this j ance of the FS-1 clean up operation for the better part page you'll find information about the program itself, of the next 15+years, if not longer. a quarterly newsletter and downloadable ortho-maps of our conservation parcels as well as an overall map Land Stewardship Program of our conservation parcels throughout the town. Additionally, the conservation web page contains In 2010-2011, the Mashpee Conservation information about Mashpee's Chapter 172 Wetlands Commission will apply for the services of an By-law and Regulations as well as our Chapter 173 Americorps seasonal volunteer to assist the depart- Conservation Lands By-law. Other useful information ment in getting the Land Stewardship Program back such as wetland delineation services, nature tour up to speed. With a reduction in departmental staff dates, hearing agendas and minutes, native plant lists, and increased demands of departmental duties, it has open space plan, general wetlands information, filing been realized that a volunteer organizer is necessary to fee schedules and frequently asked questions can be get the stewardship program going once again and found on the conservation page as well. keep it going into the future. The Mashpee Conservation Commission would The Mashpee Land Stewardship Program has like to thank the Building Department, Board of been set up to recruit residents of Mashpee to assist Health, Zoning, Harbor Master and Shellfish Warden the Conservation Dept in the monitoring of our many for their continued cooperation in maintaining cross- conservation and land bank parcels. Typically, resi- departmental permitting compliance. The dents choose parcels that they tend to frequent for hik- Commission would also like to thank Kris Carpenter, ing, biking, dog walking, birding, etc; however, any- our Administrative Secretary & Board Secretary, as one can volunteer for any parcel of their choosing and well as the Town Planner, DPW Director and GIS there's no limit to the number of volunteers on any Coordinator for their continued assistance with vari- given parcel. The stewards act as the department's ous conservation projects, maintenance issues, map- "eyes and ears"by keeping a look out for evidence of ping needs, administrative duties and grant opportuni- vandalism, illegal dumping and encroachment onto ties for land acquisitions and other funding opportuni- our conservation parcels from abutting private proper- ties. ties. Volunteers may also initiate or participate in coordinated clean up days or projects such as trail Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Agent and maintenance, implementing signage, access improve- the Commission, ments, aesthetic improvements, etc. Because our John Fitzsimmons, Chairman office is short staffed, we are also looking for volun- Ralph Shaw, Vice Chairman teer assistance in house as well to help organize base- Lloyd Allen line information on our existing conservation lands Mark Gurnee through deed research and file coordination. One of Brad Sweet our current land stewards, Joan Bailey, has been John Rogers invaluable in assisting our department with grant Andrew McManus (Agent) research for funding for various projects. Other stew- ards such as Randy Moore, Barbara Nichols and Ed Baker have been instrumental in assisting our depart- 83