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Shellfish/Oyster Restoration project <br /> • Ongoing collaboration with Dan Goulart from The Nature Conservancy (TNC). <br /> • Possible project start: as early as fall(October—December), after seasonal restrictions for <br /> winter flounder(January). <br /> • Additional permitting questions from the Army Corps of Engineers, primarily about <br /> logistics and boat ramp use. <br /> • All responses provided; project moving forward. <br /> AmeriCorps Volunteer Cleanup <br /> • Recent AmeriCorps Day: Eight AmeriCorps volunteers plus full DNR staff participated. <br /> • Removed and disposed of over 60 cages from the river, stripping reusable ones and <br /> preparing others for landfill. <br /> • Operation required three boats, two trucks, and intensive labor due to cage suction in <br /> sediment. <br /> County Dredge Collaboration <br /> • Exploring partnership with county dredge (Ken Cherillo) to assist in removing abandoned <br /> gear. <br /> • Not yet visited site or established costs or logistics. <br /> • Noted that abandoned cages serve as significant habitat for river species (crabs, fish, <br /> shrimp, etc.). <br /> ADDITIONAL TOPICS: <br /> N/A <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Holmes. <br /> Motion seconded by Co-Chair Cook. <br /> Motion was passed by unanimous consent. <br /> Meeting adjourned at 7:02pm. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> icn-1-i-n�� <br /> Gina Gonsalves <br /> Board Secretary <br /> List of Documents: <br /> • Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2025 <br /> • Shellfish Constable Report <br /> 6 <br />