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Reserve (WBNERR). WBNERR is managing the public outreach, advertising, <br /> and organization of this event. Commissioners are highly encouraged to attend. <br /> ➢ Johns Pond and Santuit Pond Milfoil <br /> o Agent has submitted an Ecological Restoration NOI to E-DEP for the treatment of <br /> invasive milfoil and fanwort on Santuit Pond, as well as control of native elodea <br /> (a native species of pond weed that has become a nuisance in Santuit Pond). <br /> Target date for hearing is March 20t'for Johns Pond, there is an existing order of <br /> conditions that allows for ongoing treatment of invasive milfoil. The initial <br /> treatments were successful in eradicating much of the infested areas of the pond; <br /> however, some growth or reintroduction occurred in June, along with a post- <br /> treatment survey from Water and Wetland LLC (contractors hired to treat for the <br /> aquatic invasives) <br /> ➢ Chop Chaque Bog Restoration <br /> o The construction and excavation phase has been completed. The next steps <br /> include regrading the bog access road and path around the bogs in early spring, <br /> installing an interpretive sign, and conducting long-term monitoring and <br /> maintenance over the next five years. In the spring, we will see vegetation emerge <br /> from native seed banks that have been covered by the cranberry bog surface and <br /> years of sand layering. Any invasive plants will be removed, and native <br /> vegetation will be planted in areas that may lack natural regrowth or require <br /> supplementation. The Native Land Conservancy holds a conservation restriction <br /> on the property and will assist with monitoring, maintenance, and management <br /> moving forward. <br /> ➢ Local Comprehensive Plan No updates <br /> ➢ Herring Warden <br /> o Staff will be assessing each herring run in preparation for spring migration <br /> (clearing any blockages or impediments to fish passage, herring run board <br /> adjustments, etc.) <br /> ➢ Harbor Management Committee <br /> o The draft document is nearing completion. Surveys have been conducted to <br /> inform the draft. The draft has not yet been distributed to commissioners, but it <br /> will be shared for review. <br /> ➢ Mashpee River Restoration <br /> o Ongoing data collection for conceptual design: the consultant(Tighe and Bond) <br /> met with conservation staff to identify areas of concern where the Mashpee River <br /> abuts Washburn Pond, as well as areas downstream from Great Neck Rd North to <br /> Route 28 culvert. <br /> ➢ Santuit Pond Fish Ladder <br /> o NRCS is still working on finalizing plans for the construction of a nature-like fish <br /> passage component for the existing fish ladder and spillway. The ultimate plan is <br /> 9 <br />