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prevent these types of problems is with boat washing stations. There are signs <br />already posted at the fresh water boat ramps in Mashpee highlighting the concerns <br />and reminding boaters what to look for and how to prevent the transferring of these <br />aquatic hitchhikers/invasive species. There have been discussions in the past of <br />having the ramp attendants inform people and hand out fliers, however, the <br />resources necessary are not available. <br /> <br /> Ken Bates suggested we invite Dr. Brian Howes to our next meeting to speak on <br />invasive species. Rick York asked if Dr. Howes had any references or potential <br />control methods they could be sent via email. <br /> <br />Harbormaster Report: none <br /> <br />Shellfish Report: Scallop season is open and so far it has not been a very good <br />season. Only 15 bushels have been harvested so far. <br />th <br />The selectmen voted to close an area effective October 11, just inside the mouth of <br />Great River as part of the quahog propagation program. This area will be closed to <br />shell fishing but there are no restrictions on boating or swimming. This will be a <br />quahog seed nursery area enclosed with 1/4inch mesh nets to prevent predators. <br />The goal is to get the seed to the size of one inch, which will increase the survival <br />rate and then move them to the family area. <br />st <br />November 1 oyster season will open at the Mashpee Neck Landing. <br /> <br />Popponesset Bay /Waquoit Bay report: Lots of boats are still in place. Quite a bit of <br />fishing activity still going on. Reports of a lot of fish around. <br /> <br />Sewer Committee: Report Plan submitted to Town of Mashpee is available for <br />review. <br /> <br />Dredging: Ken Bates received a draft notification of the Comprehensive Permit from <br />Army Corps. It needs to be reviewed in detail. The Army Corps will be requesting <br />sediment sampling based on our existing locations. They are primarily looking for <br />grain size and compatibility with the area that we deposit sediment. <br />There is some interest from residents within the town to pursue dredging interest <br />with both Mashpee River and Ockway Bay. Some of the same issues will have to be <br />revisited such as where and how do we dispose the sediment. There is also new <br />interest by the Commonwealth. We need to find out what these interests are and can <br />we take advantage of to reduce the cost of either of the two dredges. <br /> <br /> <br />nd <br />A vote to adjourn was made by Paul Zammito, 2 by Bill Taylor at 9:36 AM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />