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Eastham Kettle Ponds Action and R emediation Plan. First Steps and Community Dialogue Liz Moran Ph.D. Linda Wagenet Ph.D. Nate Weeks P.E. August 18, 2011. Project Assignment. Find effective strategies to protect and restore kettle ponds for their desired uses- now and in the future - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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First Steps and Community Dialogue Liz Moran Ph.D.
Linda Wagenet Ph.D. Nate Weeks P.E.
August 18, 2011
Project Assignment Find effective strategies to protect and
restore kettle ponds for their desired uses- now and in the future
Develop specific, targeted recommendations for community consideration
Topics of DiscussionIntroduction – Pond Evaluations in the
context of comprehensive water and wastewater planning
Overview of Approach and TimetableCurrent Conditions – Preliminary Results Desired Future – Opportunity for CommentNeed for ActionNext Steps and How to Stay Involved
Project TeamEcoLogic LLC
Liz Moran Linda Wagenet Kurt Jirka and Kerry Thurston
GHD Nate Weeks
Project Schedule Compile existing data and information July- Aug.
2011Identify and address gaps – field sampling program
Aug. 2011Gather local input on impairments and priorities-
Aug. 2011Prepare Draft and Final Action Plan- Sept.- Nov.
2011 Complete plans, permits and budgets for any
remedial measures Dec. 2011- March 2012Implement first phase - Target --Summer 2012
Setting the ContextComprehensive water
and wastewater management planning
Focus on Human and Environmental Health
Nitrogen and Phosphorus impacts on coastal embayments and inland kettle ponds
1.Where are we now?
Descriptive Information,
Community Values
2.Where are we going?
Trend Information, Probable Scenario
3.Where do we want to be?
Possible/ Preferred Scenarios,
Community Vision
4.How do we get there?
Goals, Strategies, Actions, Action
Agendas & Priorities
Framework for the Eastham Ponds Action Plan
Based on: Ames, Steven C. Community Visioning: Planning for the Future in Oregon’s Local Communities. American Planning Association National Conference Proceedings, San Diego CA 1997.
Current Conditions State of the Kettle Ponds
Phosphorus: Key Indicator of Pond Health
Groundwater seepage
Ponds are not pristine Pond SMAS
T Survey
Oxygen Loss
Bridge Overview NoWidow Harding Overview NoDepot Detailed YesSchoolhouse Detailed NoGreat Detailed YesHerring Detailed YesLittle Depot Overview NoMolls Overview NoJemima Overview NoMuddy (Mill) Detailed NoMinister Detailed No
1.Where are we now?
Descriptive Information,
Community Values
2.Where are we going?
Trend Information, Probable Scenario
3.Where do we want to be?
Possible/ Preferred Scenarios,
Community Vision
4.How do we get there?
Goals, Strategies, Actions, Action
Agendas & Priorities
Framework for the Eastham Ponds Action Plan
Based on: Ames, Steven C. Community Visioning: Planning for the Future in Oregon’s Local Communities. American Planning Association National Conference Proceedings, San Diego CA 1997.
Where are we going?Tools for predicting future conditions- more
phosphorus, more plant and algal growthReduced recreational opportunities, aesthetics,
fisheries
Reactions? Have you been seeing these same changing
conditions- how are local use and enjoyment affected?
1.Where are we now?
Descriptive Information,
Community Values
2.Where are we going?
Trend Information, Probable Scenario
3.Where do we want to be?
Possible/ Preferred Scenarios,
Community Vision
4.How do we get there?
Goals, Strategies, Actions, Action
Agendas & Priorities
Framework for the Eastham Ponds Action Plan
Based on: Ames, Steven C. Community Visioning: Planning for the Future in Oregon’s Local Communities. American Planning Association National Conference Proceedings, San Diego CA 1997.
Criteria to Set Remedial PrioritiesMatrix of protection and restoration alternatives
Technical feasibility – track record on Cape Cod Longevity of solutionRelative cost and environmental benefit
Priority pondsExtent of use impairmentOutlook for future- water and phosphorus models Public access
Community desires and commitmentOthers?
Next Steps and How to Stay InvolvedFocused timetable – opportunities to
comment Draft work products posted on Town web sitePond associations