HomeMy Public PortalAboutMeeting 1 PresentationTown of Brewster, MassachusettsIntegrated Water Resource Management Plan (IWRMP)Community Meeting No. 16:00 pm March 25, 2010
Welcome by:Comprehensive Water Planning Committee (CWPC)Members:Patricia Hughes, ChairDavid Michniewicz, Vice ChairDavid Bennett, SecretaryJoanne Hughes, Board of Health Rep.Jane JohnsonJohn LipmanElizabeth Taylor, Planning Board Rep.Amy Usowski, Conservation Comm. Rep.
CWPC SupportTown Staff Advisors–Sue Leven, Town Planner, CWPC Coordinator–Chris Miller, Natural Resources Director–Jim Gallagher, Conservation Agent–Nancy Ellis Ice, Health AgentSelectmen’s Liaison–Ed LewisTown’s Consultant –CDM
Meeting Purpose and Presentation OverviewReview why Brewster is undertaking this important programProvide an overview of IWRMP development process and scheduleNotify local residents and business owners of the importance for them to participate and how they can do so
Goal of the IWRMPTo develop a long‐term program for the protection and/or restoration of our groundwater and surface water resources.
Why we are doing a IWRMP? Preserve valuable water resources–Estuaries–Freshwaster Ponds–Drinking Water SuppliesDevelop a dynamic and formal program for water, wastewater and stormwater management to meet future needs of the communityAddress the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP) nitrogen reduction goals
Growth in Brewster in 1951 and 1999
Phase 1 IWRMP Includes:Define existing conditionsDevelop and implement a water protection needs analysisDefine existing and future water management needsPrioritize water management needsContinuous public participation
Future IWRMP PhasesDevelop and screen potential preliminary alternatives to address water needsBegin initial environmental permitting agency review and inputConduct detailed evaluations of feasible solutions for prioritized water needsFinalize overall recommended IWRMPComplete environmental impact reports and approvals
Conceptual Water Cycle
Water Quality Parameters of ConcernNitrogen for drinking water and saltwater estuariesPhosphorus for fresh water pondsBacteria for fresh and saltwater bodies
Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP)A partnership between–Massachusetts DEP –UMASS/Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) –Local communities–Also CCC and USGSMonitoring and evaluating environmental health of coastal embaymentsBrewster MEPs–Pleasant Bay (2006)–Namskaket Creek (2008)
Sources of NitrogenControllable:Effluent from on‐site septic systemsStormwater run‐off from impervious surfacesFertilizersAnimal wastesUncontrollable:Atmospheric deposition
NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3NO3N2N2N2NO3Nitrogen Attenuation: Ground Water Flow‐Through Pond
Controllable Sources of PhosphorusEffluent from on‐site septic systemsFertilizersStormwater run‐off from impervious surfacesDishwater detergentsAnimal wastesRegeneration from pond sediments
Controllable Sources of BacteriaFailed on‐site septic systemsStormwater run‐off from impervious surfacesAnimals, dogs, birds, etc.Human activitiesWastes from boats
Opportunities for Public ParticipationLocal organization announcementsCommunity meeting participationWebsite—www.town.brewster.ma.usCable TV
Town Web Site
CWPCWeb Site
Next Community MeetingSave the date: June 3, 2010 (to be confirmed)Topic:Summary of Initial Water NeedsContacts:CWPC Coordinator –Sue Leven–Email: sleven@town.brewster.ma.us
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