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Cavanaugh, Kimberly
From:Karle, Darcy
Sent:Monday, September 30, 2024 2:53 PM
To:Cavanaugh, Kimberly
Subject:Comment Letter FW: Colliers Ledge
HI Kim,
Please forward this comment leƩer to the Commissioners and copy the file regarding US Coast Guard NOI.
Thank you
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Angelo <capepelagic@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2024 11:14 AM
To: Karle, Darcy <Darcy.Karle@town.barnstable.ma.us>
Subject: Colliers Ledge
Dear members of ConservaƟon Commission,
I have been made aware of a proposal for removal of Colliers Ledge in Nantucket
Sound due to it being a marine navigaƟonal hazard. Colliers Ledge has become a living reef and is an important part of
the sound’s ecosystem providing habitat for myriad species of fishes and invertebrates. In addiƟon to the environmental
importance of this structure it is a great asset to both recreaƟonal and commercial fisheries. If it is deemed unsafe for
boaters then the soluƟon should be to improve safety and navigaƟonal aids as deemed appropriate by experts.
I am opposed to the removal of Colliers Ledge due to profound environmental and economic impacts including cost
to taxpayers. Risk of collision by mariners can be effecƟvely miƟgated similar to other marine navigaƟonal hazards.
Respecƞully,
Rick Angelo