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<br />Freshwater Ponds Committee <br />September 16,2025 <br />Minutes <br /> <br />3. Bring on Technical Expertise <br />Recruit a qualified technical expert to join the committee and advise on pond science and <br />water quality issues. Establish a process to integrate this expertise into the committee's <br />workflows, including tools to assess and interpret scientific data and guidance for <br />decision-making and public communication. <br />4. “Get Educated, Then Share” – Build Committee Knowledge <br />Launch a structured learning plan to increase the committee’s baseline understanding of <br />pond systems, water quality, and management practices. This would include: <br /> A speaker series with regional experts <br /> Site visits (e.g., pilot projects, treatment systems, research facilities) <br /> Peer learning and shared resources <br />The aim is to empower the committee to more e?ectively support, collaborate, and <br />communicate, while recognizing that members are not replacing technical experts <br />but becoming more informed facilitators. <br />5. Develop a Committee Management & Prioritization Plan <br />Create a high-level management framework to guide the committee’s work. This plan <br />should include: <br /> A flexible evaluation or rating system to help prioritize proposed initiatives <br /> Criteria for supporting individual pond e?orts vs. town-wide action <br /> A communications strategy to coordinate with pond groups, town sta?, and other <br />stakeholders <br />This overarching strategy will help the committee stay focused, transparent, and <br />proactive in its e?orts. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion made by Jonathan Small to adjourn the meeting. <br />Motion seconded by Diane Phillips. <br />Motion passed by unanimous consent. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />