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<br />Freshwater Ponds Committee <br />January 20,206 <br /> <br />(MEC) website list of ponds, they divided the ponds amongst themselves. A draft data <br />collection sheet has been tested and is progressing well, and they welcomed feedback. <br />The project is intended to support public education and improve public access to <br />information. It was noted that while MEC’s website lists 23 ponds, there are references to <br />as many as 69 ponds in total, underscoring the need to clearly identify all water bodies. <br />Approximately 15–17 years ago, one- to three-page summaries were created for each <br />pond, including key facts and Google map references. Although some information may be <br />outdated, these documents provide a strong foundation developed by environmental <br />professionals. <br />The team expressed willingness to compile the information into an Excel format and <br />requested guidance on the preferred format and where the completed profiles should <br />reside. Proposed content categories include government oversight, recreational features, <br />picnic areas, and associated conservation land. <br />Community Engagement <br /> Santuit Pond <br />Larry Ginsburg reported that he will begin organizing the Santuit group once the frost <br />season ends. He plans to conduct neighborhood outreach to gauge interest and determine <br />how many residents would like to be involved. <br /> Johns Pond <br />Diane Phillips and Amy DuFault will begin outreach over the next month. While <br />promotional materials were discussed, Diane Phillips noted that direct, door-to-door <br />engagement may be more effective. The goal is to identify a few interested residents from <br />each pond and convene a small group to share ideas and build leadership within each <br />pond community. <br />5 <br /> <br /> <br />