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Comprehensive P l a n z o z z <br /> (DRAFT 03/1.8/22) <br /> 4.2.6 Wetlands <br /> Wetlands generally occur in transitional areas between dry land and open water and they support vital <br /> natural functions. They are typically areas of poor drainage and standing water, either on a seasonal or <br /> year-round basis. Approximately 2,624.59 acres of the town are wetlands, this includes barrier beach <br /> system, coastal and beach dunes, cranberry bogs, deep, shallow and salt marsh, shrub and wooded <br /> swamp, wooded swamp coniferous, deciduous, and mixed trees, tidal flat, and open water (MassGIS, <br /> 2017). Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)wetlands are summarized by the <br /> description in table 4-1 below. <br /> Wetland Description Acres <br /> Barrier Beach System 29.0 <br /> Barrier Beach-Coastal Beach 32.86 <br /> Barrier Beach-Coastal Dune 19.77 <br /> Bog 7.23 <br /> Coastal Bank Bluff or Sea Cliff 10.49 <br /> Coastal Beach 29.14 <br /> Coastal Dune 11.66 <br /> Cranberry Bog 82.36 <br /> Deep Marsh 44.05 <br /> Open Water 1524.34 <br /> Salt Marsh 307.02 <br /> Shallow Marsh Meadow Or Fen 104.51 <br /> Shrub Swamp 199.38 <br /> Tidal Flat 0.22 <br /> Wooded Swamp Coniferous 40.03 <br /> Wooded Swamp Deciduous ii6.i9 <br /> Wooded Swamp Mixed Trees 66.34 <br /> Total 2624.59 <br /> Source:MassDEP Wetlands <br /> Mashpee's Conservation Department and Commission are responsible for permitting and enforcement <br /> of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the more protective Town of Mashpee Wetland <br /> Bylaw, Chapter 172 (Town of Mashpee). The purpose of the Mashpee Wetlands Protection Bylaw is to <br /> protect the wetlands, related water resources, and adjoining land areas in town by prior review and <br /> control of activities deemed by the Conservation Commission likely to have a significant or cumulative <br /> effect upon resource area values, including but not limited to the following: public or private water <br /> supply, groundwater, flood control, erosion and sedimentation control, storm damage prevention, <br /> including coastal storm flowage, water quality, water pollution control, fisheries, shellfish, wildlife <br /> habitat and biodiversity, rare species habitat, including rare plant species, recreation, agriculture, and <br /> aquaculture values. Article XIV in the Zoning Bylaw protects public interests identified by the Wetlands <br /> Protection Act(MGL C. 131, goo and 4oA)and the Town's Wetlands Protection Bylaw. <br /> 4.2.7 Wildlife Habitat <br /> The open waters,wetlands, rivers, and forests in the town provide habitat for a variety of waterfowl and <br /> wildlife, while also supporting tourism, clean water, and outdoor activities. This section provides an <br /> overview of various wildlife habitats found within Mashpee. <br /> westonandsampson.com 4 Weston � l' 1 7 <br />