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r <br /> planning for the natural resource areas. { <br /> Tom Fudala reiterated the shellfish maps should be reviewed <br /> and updated on a yearly basis. One of the qualifications for an <br /> area to be prime are areas most accessible to family <br /> shellfishing. <br /> The Chairman recognized Jim Hanks, who stated an over � . <br /> emphasis on shellfish. There are no fishing, finfishing maps. <br /> Richard York stated the areas shown on the shellfish maps <br /> are significant shellfish resource areas. They do mean <br /> something. The value of shellfish is one of the more vital <br /> resources. Boating and shellfishing are two mean activities, <br /> which have been brought out in this Plan. These maps should not <br /> be portrayed as insignificant. <br /> The Chairman recognized Ed Baker, who suggested defining <br /> shellfish resources in a paragraph explaining depth and speed of <br /> water, and type of bottom. ` <br /> Richard York responded by saying, "You cant reduce it to _ <br /> that. " That would not portray an accurate picture. (At this <br /> point there was discussion between Mr. York and Mr. Gordon. <br /> Comments were not directed to the Board. ) <br /> Richard York stated there is a problem with the keys on the <br /> maps. The keys should be redone in order to see the overlays. <br /> Bennett Gordon reiterated there should be a plan for <br /> locating the shellfish, a logic for delineating bounds between <br /> shellfish and no-shellfish, and verification of delineations. <br /> In almost all of the areas of all of the Bays, there are <br /> shellfish resource areas. <br /> The Chairman stated that at some point plans would have to <br /> be made for varied uses of the waterways by different interest <br /> groups. There has to be public access to the waterways in order <br /> to keep the community interested. Perhaps more emphasis should <br /> be placed on access points. <br /> Julie Early, Commission Member: Suggested using the word <br /> "habitat, " historic shellfish or shellfish, quahog, or scallop <br /> habitat. <br /> Richard York noted there are some areas of sharp delineation <br /> from sand to rock. Sometimes the populations grade off into low <br /> densities. These are significant resource areas, not just ; <br /> historical. It is more of a recent habitat and population <br /> density combined. � - <br /> The Chairman determined an agreement would not be reached <br /> at this Meeting and suggested the Commission continue working <br /> -9- <br /> JL <br /> f <br />