HomeMy WebLinkAboutNHESP LetterMarch 19, 2026
Griffin Beaudoin
Town of Barnstable
3678 Main Street
Hyannis MA 02601
Barnstable Conservation Commission
230 South Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
RE: Applicant: Griffin Beaudoin, Town of Barnstable
Project Location: West and North Bay Channels, Osterville Village
Project Description: West and North Bay Maintenance Dredging Project
DEP Wetlands File No.: 003-6364
NHESP File No.: 24-18703
Heritage Hub Form ID: RC-98389
Dear Commissioners & Applicant:
The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (the
“Division”) received a Notice of Intent with site plans titled "TOWN OF BARNSTABLE WEST BAY AND NORTH BAY -
WEST BAY INNER ENTRANCE CHANNEL & NORTH BAY STREET CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DREDGING PROJECT" (1
SHEET, SIGNED 1/14/2026) in compliance with the rare wildlife species section of the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.37). The Division also received the MESA Review Checklist and supporting
documentation for review pursuant to the MA Endangered Species Act Regulations (321 CMR 10.18).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
As proposed, the project includes maintenance dredging of West and North Bay Channels in Osterville . Collectively,
mechanical dredging of approximately 37,299 cubic yards (CY) of sediment is necessary to restore the channel to
the existing authorized channel depths restore safe navigation. Dredge sediments will be disposed at Cape Cod Bay
Disposal Site (CCBDS).
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT (WPA)
Based on a review of the information that was provided and the information that is currently contained in our
database, the Division has determined that this project, as currently proposed, will not adversely affect the actual
Resource Area Habitat of state-protected rare wildlife species. Therefore, it is our opinion that this project meets
the state-listed species performance standard for the issuance of an Order of Conditions.
Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of rare wildlife habitat and does not pertain to
other wildlife habitat issues that may be pertinent to the proposed project.
NHESP No.Page 2 of 224-18703 March 19, 2026 Issued
MASSACHUSETTS ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (MESA)
Based on a review of the information that was provided and the information that is currently contained in our
database, the Division has determined that this project, as currently proposed, will not result in a prohibited Take
of state-listed rare species. This determination is a final decision of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant
to 321 CMR 10.18. Any changes to the proposed project or any additional work beyond that shown on the site
plans may require an additional filing with the Division pursuant to the MESA. This project may be subject to
further review if no physical work is commenced within five years from the date of issuance of this determination,
or if there is a change to the project.
Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of state-listed species and their habitats. If you have
any questions regarding this letter please contact Emily Holt, Endangered Species Review Assistant, at
Emily.Holt@mass.gov, (508) 389-6385.
Sincerely,
Jesse Leddick
Assistant Director
cc:Paul Marsala, Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC
Griffin Beaudoin, Town of Barnstable DPW