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■ Need for long-term planning (15-20 years) to address effluent <br /> management and hydrological impacts. <br /> o Environmental Impacts and Innovative Solutions <br /> ■ Discussion on ecological changes linked to nitrogen, such as jellyfish and <br /> seaweed proliferation. <br /> ■ Mention of pilot projects using hemp for PFAS remediation and new <br /> septic technologies to reduce nitrogen in effluent. <br /> ■ Recognition that development pressures and infrastructure (e.g., new <br /> bridges) may exacerbate carrying capacity issues. <br /> o Stormwater, Drainage, and Hydrological Manipulation <br /> ■ Challenges with drainage maintenance and the impact of hardscape on <br /> flooding and hydrology. <br /> ■ Consideration of using effluent to augment river headwaters for increased <br /> flow and flushing, pending regulatory approval and hydrological <br /> modeling. <br /> ■ Ongoing issues with permitting, environmental restrictions (e.g., white <br /> cedar swamps, vernal pools), and the need for strategic planning. <br /> o Intergovernmental Collaboration and Project Updates <br /> ■ The Mashpee Wakeby project is delayed to possibly October due to police <br /> department scheduling. <br /> ■ Town of Sandwich re-engaging in collaborative projects and cost-sharing <br /> for alum treatment <br /> ■ Emphasis on direct communication between engineers for efficiency and <br /> accuracy. <br /> o Action Items <br /> ■ Investigate and clarify what nitrogen discharge and monitoring reports the <br /> previous EOC committee received, and determine if additional materials <br /> should be collected or reviewed for current oversight <br /> ■ Coordinate with GHD's permitting specialist to explore the feasibility and <br /> permitting requirements for discharging effluent at the headwaters of local <br /> rivers to increase hydraulic flow and flushing <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> 6:10 Mr. Colombo motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Oakley Jr. seconded. <br /> Vote: 4 yay: 0 nay <br /> 8 <br />