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HomeMy Public PortalAboutBreaster Beach Survey/Atlas 2013 Town of Brewster Department of Natural Resources 2198 Main Street Brewster, Massachusetts 02631-1898 (508) 896-3701 June 28, 2013 To: Charlie Sumner From: Chris Miller Re: Selectmen beach tour 2013 summer Charlie: some notes that may help the discussion at the beaches on Sunday. Chris Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 2 Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 3 Crosby Landing Location: At the end of Crosby Lane. Map 9, lot 16.1 Parking: 60 spaces including two handicap spaces. Permit required June 15 to Labor Day, 9am to 3pm. Amenities: Two handicap accessible port-o-lets, and four trash containers, Memorial Day to Labor Day (inclusive). No vehicle access to beach via town property. Erosion: +0.49 to +0.85 feet per year gained. Features: Popular beach in summer. Small anchorage located on flats to east side of beach area. The parking area is protected by an extensive dune system. State property abuts to each side, with Namskaket marsh to the east, and Linnel Landing further to the west. The town property is only as wide as the parking lot. Status: The coastal dune is accreting (growing) at approximately 0.75 feet per year. Drifting sand has built up over the original wooden boardwalk area to at least 8 feet in depth in some areas. The wooden roll out pathway was placed last year, but required removal of much of the wind blown sand covering the former boardwalk, as the steepness of the path would make it too slippery for use. Handicap access is not available this year. Foot traffic access point Sign: Regulations Trash (3) Sign: Permit Req. Port-o-let (2) HCA Stormwater flooding in road Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 4 Immediate Recommendations: Stormwater issues at this landing make the entrance impassible at times. Drifting sand makes handicap access at this location problematic. Additional plantings are needed to keep unofficial paths through the dunes to a manageable level. We have placed signs, fencing (split rail and sand drift fence) and planted beach grass in an effort to reduce these intrusions through the dunes. Cost: Ongoing maintenance to roll out and maintain wooden path (if used…), fencing, etc., plus cost of removing sand from path on at least an annual basis. Stormwater: No funding. Longer term status: Although the dune face erodes during severe winter storms such as we faced this winter, overall the beach is accreting sand at the rate of about ½ to ¾ foot per year. The dune system is healthy and should provide protection to the landing parking area into the foreseeable future. The potential increase in sidewalks along Rt. 6A will likely lead to additional pedestrian traffic to this beach, due to the proximity of Nickerson State Park. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 5 Linnell Landing Location: End of Linnell Landing Road. Map 9, lot 1.1 Parking: 25 spaces including two handicap spaces. Permit required June 15 to Labor Day, 9am to 3pm. Amenities: One port-o-let and three trash containers, Memorial Day to Labor Day (inclusive). Coastal access point for aquaculture, emergency beach access for boats and vehicles. Erosion: -0.26 to -0.62 feet per year lost. Features: Popular beach in summer. Property to east is owned by State (behind Cape Rep Theater), then Crosby Landing and State property to town line at Namskaket Marsh. Private property abuts to west. The parking area is protected by a minimal dune located between two access areas to the beach. The western access is unimproved except by stones placed to minimize stormwater erosion. The eastern access had a degraded small wooden boardwalk/platform which provided handicap access to beach. Fall 2012 funding was obtained to rebuild the handicap accessible boardwalk. Not installed for this season. Vehicle access point Sign: Regulations Port-o-let (1) Trash (3) Sign: Permit Req. Former handicap access boardwalk Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 6 Eastern entrance to beach, spring 2010. Boardwalk is currently covered by drifting sand and debris. Stormwater erosion at western entrance to beach. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 7 Status: The coastal dune is eroding at approximately 0.5 feet per year. This minimal dune survived this winter’s storms but has lost over 1/3 its volume. Immediate Recommendations: Support the small dune located between the entrances with a short section of sturdy drift fence. Nourish behind the fence and plant with beach grass. Cost: Fencing/plantings: $350, annual sand 10 yards @$8.75 = $87.50 Fix the stormwater issues in the landing to prevent erosion and fix issues related to stormwater discharge directly onto a beach. This would entail sloping the northern section of the parking lot upwards to direct stormwater to a central location where it can be captured and infiltrated. Install the new handicap access/boardwalk/benches. Longer Term Status: This landing can retreat shoreward as the northern face erodes. However, due to the low elevation of the parking area, once the dune is lost, expect to lose portions of the northern end of the parking area annually. This may be minimized by keeping an artificial dune at the north end to absorb storm damage, and allowing it to retreat to the south over time. The potential increase in sidewalks along Rt. 6A will likely lead to additional pedestrian traffic to this beach, due to the proximity of Nickerson State Park. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 8 Spruce Hill Conservation Area Location: Behind the Brewster Historical Society. Map 8 lot 9, Map 13 lot 8-9, 29. Parking: 12 spaces (approx) located at the south end of the cartpath to the beach, approximately ½ mile from the beach. Erosion: -0.39 feet per year lost. Features: This landing provides a scenic overview of the bay, and access to a small beach area popular with shellfishermen, and also used daily by walkers and people with dogs. Access to the landing is by foot over a long cartpath. This cartpath also provides emergency access to the beach via vehicle to the top of the coastal bank and stairway (not onto the beach). Under the care of the Conservation Commission. Status: The coastal dune is eroding at approximately 0.39 feet per year. The overlook and stairway was in danger of collapse onto the beach, and was removed last year. A new stairway and elevated boardwalk is currently being constructed. The winter storms have severely eroded the bank, losing at least 15 feet over the last year. Two areas of the dune that show blowouts/erosion were protected with study sand fencing and beach grass plantings last spring. The severe erosion removed about 4 feet of the beach (depth) and the plantings are gone, except further up into the dune in the area of the blowout. DNR installed additional split rail fencing in several areas last year to combat the social trails and lessen dune erosion by keeping people and pets on the main trail and stairs. There is a small freshwater wetland or vernal pool located very near the bluff that will eventually be lost as the bluff erodes south. Former sturdy sand fence; shows loss of 4 plus feet vertical beach elevation. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 9 Former stairs, now gone (removed in spring 2012). DNR had added and lengthened supports to the stairs twice the previous winter to keep them from failing. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 10 Immediate Recommendations: Install sturdy sand fence at the base of the bluff on both sides of the stairs currently under construction. Annual sand nourishment would help reduce the annual loss of bluff and should be considered. Would require driving sand out across flats from Linnell Landing. Longer Term Status: This bluff will continue to erode. The stairway will be constructed to allow erosion to occur without compromising the supports on the beach end, and to allow extending the stairway if required due to subsidence of the beach. However, repairs will be needed on an annual basis. If a stairway is abandoned, there will be no way to prevent people from climbing down the coastal bank and causing severe erosion, unless the property and parking area are closed to the public. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 11 Ellis Landing Location: At the end of Ellis Landing Road. Map 7, lot 16.1 Parking: 16 or so spaces (probably lost 5 spaces since 2009) including two handicap spaces. Permit required June 15 to Labor Day, 9am to 3pm. Amenities: One port-o-let and two trash containers, Memorial Day to Labor Day (inclusive). Coastal access point for aquaculture, emergency beach access for boats and vehicles. Erosion: -0.66 feet per year lost. Features: Popular beach in summer. Town and private aquaculture areas use this landing for access to the beach. Location of spring/fall littleneck shellfishing and fall oyster Sundays program. Undeveloped property directly adjacent to the east is owned by Brewster Conservation Trust, and provides additional beach area for residents. The private properties to the west are protected on their northern edge by a stone revetment. The revetment extended partially onto the town landing property. Status: The coastal dune is eroding at approximately 0.7 feet per year. This landing was severely damaged by the storms this winter. Approximately 20 feet has been lost from the Vehicle access point Sign: Regulations Port-o-let (1) Trash (2) Sign: Permit Req. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 12 northern edge, fully exposing the concrete drainage structure that formerly controlled stormwater at the site. The partial stone revetment has failed. Note failed revetment at right side of photo. Concrete structure was under the end of the parking area prior to 2010 winter’s storms. Pavement under the yellow saw horses is undermined and will continue to fall away until the slope is self supporting. Current parking area ends at approx.. the adjacent fireplace. DPW conducted emergency repairs to the drainage structure over the past several years, including cleaning out the structure, covering it with fabric, and backfilling it with sand. They then paved a small stormwater scupper to redirect stormwater into the structure. Additional erosion made this infeasible, and a stormwater discharge pipe has been in place for the last two years, dumping stormwater directly onto the beach. Immediate Recommendations: Regular application of sand to maintain the ramp to the beach is recommended. Cost: 250 yards of sand @ $8.75/yard = $2187. Stormwater at Ellis Landing should be captured at the end of Ellis Landing Road and infiltrated. The northern portion of the parking area has been lost. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 13 We are currently designing stormwater control for Ellis Landing Road. We anticipate fall town meeting funding construction. We are also designing a conceptual ramp to the beach that is easier to maintain; this may also be permitted and brought to fall town meeting for funding. Longer Term Status: Ellis Landing will continue to be vulnerable to storm damage, erosion, and end scour from the revetment located to the west. It is clear that the adjacent revetments have exacerbated the erosion issues, causing additional damage to the town property that may not have occurred if the revetments were not constructed. Any ramp to the beach should be constructed further back on the property where it will be less vulnerable to storm damage for many years. One consideration presented by an ordered retreat to the south would be the affect on the adjacent property to the west, including the structure and its revetment. Any solution at this landing will require annual nourishment to replace lost sand and provide for storm protection. The options involving southward retreat will require the least amount of annual nourishment and maintenance costs. Attempts to stabilize and maintain the historic parking area and beach access will be costly and costs will continue to increase over time as erosion continues further east. The town should also reclaim the town land fenced off by the neighbor to the west, as that may allow an additional 2 or 3 parking spaces for the landing (see tax map at start). Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 14 Point of Rocks Landing Location: End of Point of Rocks Road, Map 6 lot 7-1. Parking: 0 spaces marked; approximately 3 cars at landing, ten more at triangle in roadway to south by Foster Road intersection. Erosion: Unknown. Remnant salt marsh is eroding. Features: Small coastal access point with limited parking, sandy beach is popular with area residents. Coastal access point for aquaculture, emergency beach access for boats and vehicles. Status: Little visible damage this winter. Longer Term Recommendations: The stormwater basin at this landing is non functional and should be maintained or replaced. Stormwater currently runs down the landing and directly onto the beach, causing erosion of the path to the beach. Vehicle access point Sign: Regulations Sign: Regulations Signs: Permit Req. Stormwater catchbasin Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 15 Breakwater Beach Location: On Breakwater Road at the first bend. Map 4 lot 55. Parking: 62 spaces (winter damage likely removed one or two parking spaces) including two handicap spaces. Permit required June 15 to Labor Day, 9am to 3pm. Amenities: One port-o-let and two trash containers, Memorial Day to Labor Day (inclusive). Coastal access point for aquaculture, emergency beach access for boats and vehicles. Erosion: -0.33 to -0.39 feet per year lost. Features: Popular beach in summer. Large parking area. The parking area was protected by a dune that was destroyed/removed during the winter. Further east is a back dune area currently undeveloped. A wooded/brush covered area adjoins to the southeast, which abuts a small town grassy park. On the northeast side is an eroding bluff; adjacent to the west is a soft structure and stone revetment that causes some end scour to the town property. There is also a groin and the outlet pipe for the Consodine Ditch on the western property boundary. Vehicle access point Sign: Regulations Port-o-let (1) Trash (3) Sign: Permit Req. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 16 Breakwater Beach in December 2009 Breakwater Beach January 3, 2010. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 17 Rebuilding/replacing the artificial dune at Breakwater in January 2010. Breakwater Beach on March 3, 2010. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 18 Status: The coastal dune is eroding at approximately 0.39 feet per year. This winter’s storm removed the remnants of the dune at the north end of the parking lot, and caused the parking lot to be undermined. In January, sand was placed to provide additional protection for the remainder of the winter. This artificial dune was lost later in the spring due to storms, and additional parking area is lost. The parking lot elevation is low, and unless protected, we may expect additional loss of pavement each year, in part due to the lack of sediment transport from further west (revetments and groins). In late spring, DPW rebuilt the artificial dune and directed foot traffic around it via fencing. Stormwater currently collects in the northwest corner of the lot, and causes erosion of the dune as it moves north onto the beach. At times this forms a deep very large puddle, a nd forces a hole through the dune over time. Immediate Recommendations: Remove additional pavement at the north end of the lot, and construct a larger dune to protect the parking area. The dune should be supplemented with a sturdy sand drift fence and plantings. To the east, the bluff is eroding and should also be nourished and protected by a sturdy drift fence. Both of these areas will require periodic ongoing nourishment with sand. There is the potential to work with the adjacent neighbor to the west. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 19 Cost: 500 yards of sand @ $8.75/yard = $4375. Sturdy fencing and plantings = $3000. Stormwater/parking rebuild: unknown. Longer Term Status: Currently the lot is very wide but only allows for parking on each side. This is a very inefficient lot. We should reconfigure the parking area to direct stormwater to infiltration areas located beneath the pavement. Raise the northern portion of the lot to provide additional protection and to direct stormwater south. Reconfigure the lot more east west instead of north south to provide additional distance from eroding shoreline. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 20 Breakwater Landing, aka Little Breakwater Location: At the end of Breakwater Road. Map 4 lot 55-1. Parking: Unmarked parking; space for approx. 5 vehicles. Erosion: -0.62 feet per year lost. Features: This smaller landing provides a scenic overview of the bay, and access to a small beach area. Status: The coastal dune is eroding at approximately 0.62 feet per year. In approximately 10 years, the edge of the parking lot will begin to be threatened. The winter storms have severely eroded the bank where the simple foot trail previously led to the beach, leaving about a 4 foot drop to the beach. Fall 2012 a new stairway and sturdy sand fence was constructed as an Eagle Scout project, also alleviating a trespass issue with the neighbors. Winter storms severely eroded the bank and the new stairs had new supports added. The sturdy sand fence was rebuilt and substantial nourishment was completed by DPW. New stairs to beach Sign: Regulations Sign: Permit Req. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 21 Longer Term Status: This bluff will continue to erode. A small amount (10 yards?) of annual sand nourishment may be required to keep the bank from eroding beneath the stairway. The sturdy fencing and plantings help with smaller storms, but the bank will continue to erode with larger storms, leading to more expensive restoration work. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 22 Saints Landing Location: Off Robbins Hill Road at first bend. Map 3, lot 2. Parking: 38 parking spaces including two handicap spaces. Permit required June 15 to Labor Day, 9am to 3pm. Amenities: One port-o-let and two trash containers, Memorial Day to Labor Day (inclusive). No vehicle access to the beach. Erosion: -0.43 feet per year lost. Features: Popular beach in summer. Small anchorage located on flats to north of groin at east side of beach area. Summer stocking program for shellfishing is run from this landing. The parking area is protected by a dune. Further east is a back dune area currently undeveloped except by a driveway across the town land to a residence. Status: The coastal dune is eroding at approximately 0.75 feet per year. At this rate, in approximately 15 years the edge of the parking lot will begin to be threatened. Stormwater infiltration added to the landing in 2011. Foot traffic access point Sign: Regulations Port-o-let (1) Trash (2) Sign: Permit Req. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 23 Stormwater discharge overflow pipe and rip rap. The existing path to the beach in 2011; last winter’s storm eroded it severly. New path built with substantial nourishment by DPW. As foot traffic uses the path, it may need to be maintained with additional material or a series of steps. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 24 Immediate Recommendations: The eroding dune should be protected by installing sturdy sand drift fencing and planting beach grass behind the fencing. Recommend also replenishing the sand lost from the dune in this winter’s storms. Cost estimate: Plantings and sturdy sand fence = $1800. Annual Sand: 100 yards @ $8.75/yard = $875. Longer term status: Saints Landing is losing about ½ foot of beach per year. Due to the dune/bank between the beach and the parking area, this landing seems relatively stable for the next 15 years, but will require adjustments to the path and maintenance of the sturdy sand drift fencing. After this time period, as the facing dune erodes, the north end of the parking area will have to retreat, and access will be via a stairway. The neighbor to the east has abandoned the driveway across town property (his patio is on the town lot line). This area should be restored to allow the dune to migrate south over time. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 25 Mants Landing Location: End of Robbins Hill Road, Map 2, Lot 1 Parking: 44 spaces including two handicap spaces. Some spaces lost this year; need to update number. Permit required June 15 to Labor Day, 9am to 3pm. Amenities: One port-o-let and two trash containers, Memorial Day to Labor Day (inclusive). Access point for aquaculture, emergency access for boats and vehicles. Erosion: -1.97 to -2.1 feet per year lost. Features: Popular beach in summer; adjoins Paines Creek to the west. Anchorage located on flats to west of parking lot. Town shellfish grant plus three private grants on flats due north of parking area. Parking lot is situated at the end of Robbins Hill Road at a low point adjacent to the beach. The parking area is protected by a minimal constructed dune supported in part by split rail fencing at the parking lot’s northern edge. Further west is a dune area fronted by a sandy beach and remnant salt marsh. Status: Winter/Spring 2010 storms depleted the protective dune along the northern end of the parking area. Frequent wash over into the parking area is observed in severe storms with a northerly wind direction. Vehicle access point Sign: Regulations Port-o-let (1) Trash (2) Sign: Permit Req. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 26 Facing west at the northern border of the Mants Landing parking area winter 2010. Facing east at the northern border of the Mants Landing parking area winter 2010. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 27 Winter storms early 2013 fully removed the dunes north of the parking area and caused loss of much of the paved surface (lifted/displaced asphalt, undermined, cracking). Entire lot is in very poor condition; was patched for this season but needs to be replaced. We expect future winter storms to regularly begin to flow into this parking area and remove any dunes built along the northern edge. Immediate Recommendations: Continue to maintain the dune protecting the parking area through sand nourishment, sturdy sand drift fence, and plantings of beach grass. The dunes directly west of the parking area are very steep and if left unprotected, they may retreat and leave the western border of the parking area vulnerable. We may want to consider installing substantial soft erosion control measures at the parking lot edge and conduct very active beach nourishment in an attempt to maintain the “line” and not lose this parking area. Cost estimate: 150 yards of suitable sand @ 8.75/yard = $1300. Plantings and sturdy sand fence = $1800. Annual sand replenishment of 150 yards = $1300. More aggressive approach: substantially more $$$$$. Longer term status: Mants Landing is in an area of town exhibiting about two feet of erosion per year. The parking area is at a relatively low elevation, putting it at risk. A regular sand nourishment program can extend use of the parking area for at least another 5 years. Beyond that time, the parking lot is threatened. Once the protective dune is lost in a storm, large areas of the parking lot are threatened. Long term this landing may need to retreat shoreward. However, the shoreward property is low lying, and there are wetlands to the south. Recommend hiring expert help to model ways to maintain this area. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 28 Paines Creek Landing Historic conditions above, current below. Location: End of Paines Creek Road. Map 1 lot 6. Historic Parking: (approx. 31 spaces in 1995 to about 20 spaces in 2009 and 14 spaces in 2010). including two handicap spaces. Permit required June 15 to Labor Day, 9am to 3pm. Foot traffic access point Sign: Regulations Port-o-let (1) Trash (4) Sign: Permit Req. Boat ramp Culvert Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 29 Current Parking: Approximately 14 spaces, including two handicap spaces. Amenities: One port-o-let and two trash containers, Memorial Day to Labor Day (inclusive). Small boat ramp before entrance to parking area provides Brewster’s only boat ramp *shallow draft, usable only at mid to full tides*. Culvert to Freemans pond passes under access road to parking area. Erosion: -2.33 feet per year lost. Features: Extremely popular beach year round due to swimming area and scenic vistas. Anchorage located on flats to north and east. Directly adjacent to Paines Creek on the west side of the landing. The parking area is protected on the north by a short revetment and groin, and by a dune. Further east is a back dune area and a small tidal stream leading to Freemans Pond, the only salt pond in town. Status: The coastal dune is eroding at approximately 2.33 feet per year. The coastal revetment has subsided and waves can breach to wash out the northern end of the parking area and adjacent beach. The northeast corner and western side is most vulnerable to storm and wave damage. Paines Creek has moved closer to the parking area in recent years, accelerating erosion damage to the lot. The initial storm at the start of 2010 damaged the parking area and removed all protection on the north and east sides. Emergency actions to remove damaged pavement, reconfigure the damaged partial revetment on the east side, and support the parking area with 1,500 sandbags was mostly successful in providing protection through the remainder of the winter. The protection provided by these actions is mostly gone on the north and southeast sides due to erosion. During storm on January 2, 2010. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 30 Damage to north end of lot, March 14, 2010 Placing sandbags January 15, 2010. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 31 March 2, 2010. January 15, 2010 Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 32 Stormwater erosion from parking area at southeast side on March 14, 2010. Immediate Recommendations: The combined efforts of storms and Paines Creek threatened any future use of this landing. In the fall of 2009, Woods Hole Group conducted a study of this landing and made recommendations for its protection. The most suitable long term protection appeared to be a stone revetment, beginning with a new and expanded culvert to Freemans Pond, and extending north to the existing coastal revetment. However, discussions with regulatory agencies suggest that a full revetment would not be able to obtain a permit. A hybrid solution, utilizing the existing stone at the toe and supplemented with coir logs or other soft solution, was also discussed, but would entail substantial annual costs and would not be a long term solution. The town obtained two NRCS grants. One grant was to capture and infiltrate stormwater along Paines Creek Road from Lower Road north and including the parking area. This work was complete in 2011. The second grant is to replace the Freemans Pond culvert with a 5 foot box culvert. This is ongoing. The stormwater grant allowed the town to perform a measured retreat, abandoning and restoring the failing parking area north of the culvert, and constructing a similar sized lot to the south of the culvert. The culvert replacement will allow continuing access to the beach, and allow trucks access to conduct beach nourishment. It will also act to restore 20 acres of degraded salt marsh around Freemans Pond. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 33 Short term needs: Fencing along protective dune on west side (Split rail and snow fence at about $750) Annual sand nourishment (estimate of 250 yards at $8.75/yard = $2,187.50. Could be substantially more if larger storms hit. Annual plantings estimate at $550 (rosa rugosa, beach grass, etc.) Longer Term Status: The culvert project will be completed in July. After the summer season, we will pave the remainder of the circle, leaving the adjacent parking spaces unpaved. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 34 Wings Island Location: Behind the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. Map 1 lot 1 and lot 5. Parking: 0 spaces; only access is by foot with parking at Drummer Boy Park or similar. Erosion: Unknown. Remnant salt marsh is eroding. Features: Access to the beach is by foot over a long trail that crosses the marsh, then across Wings Island, then down a stairway on the coastal bank, or alternately, across the meadow and down a gentle bank to the beach. Status: Many of the marsh crossing planks were replaced in 2010 by DNR using a state DCR grant. The floating bridge was redesigned as a permanent bridge and installed under the same grant. Annually several of the planks are replaced by DNR staff. Immediate Recommendations: DNR staff has been working to establish the coastal plains meadow on the island’s western side. Access has been problematic due to ice and weather conditions; the mowing is usuallly completed between February and the end of April. DNR and the Museum work closely to manage the trails and public on this property. DNR and the Museum are working to craft a management plan for the island that will include an inventory of physical and natural features, wildlife and plant species, and management recommendations. Longer Term Status: Recommend addition of sidewalks between Drummer Boy Park and the Museum property to allow public access without issues related to parking in the museum parking areas. Brewster Beach and Landing Atlas Last Updated: 6.25.2013 35 Beach Parking Signs (typical, new signs to be installed in July 2013) Regulatory signs (typical old format)