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NEW BUSINESS <br /> Water Quality <br /> • Objective 3: Add language related to ensuring that sources of pollution, such as non- <br /> working septic systems, are addressed <br /> Natural Resources <br /> • Added clarification about the 75 ft buffer requirement for undeveloped versus developed <br /> parcels <br /> • Discussion of eelgrass areas in town—Jehu and Sedge (Sage) Lot Pond identified as the <br /> last remaining locations <br /> • Committee discussed eelgrass restoration efforts and challenges <br /> • Agreed to maintain positive language about restoration possibilities despite current water <br /> quality challenges <br /> • Decided to use "Hurricane/Callies Beach" terminology to incorporate both common <br /> names <br /> • Discussion about incorporating traditional ecological knowledge from Tribal sources <br /> • Adding additional information about invasive species <br /> • Add a recommendation highlighting the importance of traditional ecological knowledge <br /> Fisheries <br /> • Updates to the fisheries section, including workforce development for younger people <br /> • Committee approved recommendation to partner with Tribe on Quahog and oyster <br /> seeding projects <br /> Dredging & Navigation <br /> • Updated dredging information and maps were discussed <br /> • Concerns raised about map accuracy for the Little River/Great River area <br /> • Mr. Tomaino to provide updated dredging volume figures for 2024 and 2025 <br /> • Committee revised language about the town's approach to increased dredging costs <br /> • Changed wording to `town is working on a plan' and `aggressively pursuing grant <br /> funding' <br /> • Discussion of the potential Enterprise Fund for future dredging operations <br /> • Added recommendation to work with Save Popponesset Bay on navigation improvement <br /> project <br /> • Committee agreed to maintain Mashpee River as a potential future dredging location <br /> despite past studies showing challenges <br /> Boating Infrastructure: Docks & Piers <br /> • Mr. Tomaino provided updated numbers for the 2007 mooring table <br /> • Discussion about boat excise tax revenue and how it helps fund waterways maintenance <br /> Final Discussion <br /> • The committee agreed to schedule one more meeting to finish reviewing the draft plan <br /> • Select Board presentation scheduled for May 19th <br /> 2 <br />