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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDMF EnvReview-South (FWE)_Town of Barnstable, NOI, 11 Hawes Ave, BarnstableFrom: DMF EnvReview-South (FWE) <dmf.envreview-south@mass.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:07 PM To: Cavanaugh, Kimberly; Hoopes, Edwin Cc: Logan, John (FWE); Davis, Amanda (FWE); Falvey, Kara (FWE); Croteau, Amy; Bordonaro, Patrice (EEA); Amanda J. Houle Subject: Town of Barnstable, NOI, 11 Hawes Ave, Barnstable Aachments: Barnstable (Hawes Ave Culvert) to Barnstable ConCom.pdf Dear Commissioners: The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF) has reviewed the Notice of Intent by the Town of Barnstable to repair the culvert under Hawes Avenue and restore the salt marsh area at 11 Hawes Avenue in the Town of Barnstable. The project was reviewed with respect to potential impacts to marine fisheries resources and habitat. The project site includes existing salt marsh vegetation. Salt marsh provides a variety of ecosystem services, including habitat and energy sources for many fish and invertebrate species [1-2]. MA DMF offers the following comments for your consideration: · MA DMF supports the applicant’s proposal to restore salt marsh elevation and plant native species throughout the salt marsh area post- construction. · A salt marsh monitoring plan is not included in this proposal. Key details such as the expected frequency of regular check-ins, how and who will determine if an intervention is necessary, and what will occur if the proposed plantings are not successful within 2 years should be included in a monitoring plan. · MA DMF would appreciate annual updates until the site is considered “restored”. Updates should include photographs, a short narrative and should be sent to amanda.davis@mass.gov. · Fuel spills from refueling of construction equipment will adversely impact sensitive resource areas. Impacts to resource areas can be avoided by prohibiting all land-based equipment from being refueled on-site. If equipment is refueled on-site, adequate containment and clean-up material should be required to minimize impacts. Questions regarding this review may be directed to Amanda Davis at amanda.davis@mass.gov. Sincerely, Kara Falvey Sent on behalf of Amanda Davis Environmental Review Administrave Assistant MA Division of Marine Fisheries 836 S. Rodney French Boulevard New Bedford, MA 02744 hp://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dmf/