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<br /> relative to the FS-1 treatment facility/activities. The ment will center on requirements for Bio-Diversity,
<br /> FS-1 plume, emanating from the Mass Military and Dock/Piers. Former Agent Bob Sherman is head-
<br /> Reservation, containing Ethylene Dibromide, is ing those contributions. We appreciate the efforts of
<br /> upwelling into the Quashnet River and the associated Len Pinaud, working on definitions and policies, it
<br /> cranberry bogs. The treatment Facilities/activities, should also be noted that Mashpee's regulations are
<br /> while effectively "cleaning up" the pollution, have regularly requested by other Massachusetts
<br /> ecological effects which have to be constantly moni- Conservation Commissions.
<br /> tored and evaluated. Additionally,we are still address-
<br /> ing the after-effects of a failed berm, which impacted A relatively new scope of work has presented
<br /> the flow and fisheries/wildlife habitat qualities of the itself,and that is the nitrogen problem in Mashpee,has
<br /> Quashnet River. We are currently exploring various taken center-stage,front and center. The Conservation
<br /> mitigation scenarios for this complex situation. The Department is of course either on every board dealing
<br /> Commission is fortunate to have the able services of with this issue, or has correspondence coming in from
<br /> Bill Fisher (of Haley & Aldrich of Portland, Maine) all dealings with the nitrogen problem, between hav-
<br /> our engineer/technical consultant, and Ms. Peggy ing representatives on the Pilot Project associated with
<br /> Fantozzi, our liaison to the Air Force Center for SEMAST, and the Blue Ribbon Committee.
<br /> Environmental Excellence (AFCEE). The public
<br /> should be aware that no taxpayer money is used for As usual, our constantly evolving website
<br /> these services; AFCEE has recognized the extra bur- (www•ci.mashpee.ma.us) will provide "visitors" with
<br /> den put upon the town in dealing with these multifac- updated agendas, scheduled hearings, the minutes, the
<br /> eted circumstances, and compensates the Town. The schedule for "Nature Tours", the Mashpee Wetlands
<br /> Commission has developed an effective working rela- Protection Bylaw (Chapter 172 of the Mashpee Code)
<br /> tionship with AFCEE/MMR; we look forward to mak- and its regulations, and any necessary application
<br /> ing continued progress in addressing the multiple forms for permits. It includes the hours of operation,
<br /> issues inherent to the Quashnet Bogs/River and the staff and their titles. The website describes our statu-
<br /> impacts/treatment of the FS-1 plume. tory role- the Conservation Commission defines and
<br /> protects areas such as wet-lands, floodplains, ponds,
<br /> As seen in last year's annual report, we noted streams, coastal dunes, coastal banks and banks asso-
<br /> dated with freshwater
<br /> problems with acts of vandalism, illegal dumping and (freshwater) water bodies and wetlands.
<br /> problems with ATV's. These continue, and we are Also included in our website is information concern-
<br /> constantly looking for answers to this very trouble- ing the value of wetlands, coastal water quality, pro- j
<br /> some problem. Irresponsible use of ATV's causes ero- tection of coastal resources, ecology, wildlife, educa-
<br /> sion, plant destruction and disruption of wildlife. The tion,nature tours and photos. The following Links are
<br /> public should be aware that the Commission will seek also included:
<br /> legal redress against those performing unauthorized
<br /> activities on Mashpee Conservation lands. We urge all - M.G.L. Chap. 131. sec. 40—the Mass.
<br /> citizens who enjoy the use of our Conservation Lands Wetlands Protection Act
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<br /> to report those seen causing damage.
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<br /> As seen in past years, the Regulations Sub- above)
<br /> Committee has been kept very busy, consisting of
<br /> Chairman Jack Fitzsimmons, Vice-Chairman Mike -M.G.L. Chap. 40. sec 8C—The 5 "
<br /> Talbot and member Len Pinaud, along with Conservation Commission Act
<br /> (Conservation Agent) Steve Solbo and newly added - Chapter 172 of the Mashpee Code
<br /> (Assistant Conservation Agent) Andrew McManus. (Mashpee Wetlands Protection Bylaw
<br /> Changes in State Wetlands Protection Act regulations,
<br /> emerging awareness of the need for better regulations - Application Forms: RDA, NOI, COC
<br /> in the face of increased pressure on our natural
<br /> resource base and new research discoveries make it - the Massachusetts Association of
<br /> incumbent that our Chapter 172 regulations are always Conservation Commissions (MACC) f
<br /> "a work in progress". In 2005, we revised and
<br /> improved our regulation governing mitigation planting - the Massachusetts Public Access Board
<br /> protocol. Another much-needed regulatory improve- (PAB)
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