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

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