Informal and unofficial Blog for the Town of Brewster, Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources. Includes Shellfish, Conservation lands, beaches and landings, moorings, etc.

Monday, January 26, 2009

Oyster propagation funding from the county for 2009 has been cut (initially we thought it was cut by 1/3 less for oysters, and no quahog seed; now the news is worse; no funding at all); so the department is looking for creative ways to fundraise so we can continue this popular program. We've raised a few hundred $ through sales of the "Brewster Oysters" shirts and hats in a joint venture with the other private aquaculture grants in town.

Ongoing:

  • Field maintenance at Wings Island, early February. Making good progress; should be done by the end of the month.
  • New kiosks and trail maps for Punkhorn Parklands.
  • Wildfire fuel reduction in the Punkhorn Parklands.
  • Regulatory sign review to replace worn/damaged signs.
  • Stony Brook crossing at Rt. 6A: continuing work on a feasibility study to remove the tidal restriction and restore saltmarsh south of 6A, while maintaining the herring run.
  • Beach erosion control fencing and dune grass planting at Spruce Hill conservation area.

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