Community Services Department

Project Description: 
The Marsh Trail, which provides access to private property on Sandy Neck is in disrepair requiring improvements. Repairs will include trail clearing, wash-out repair and graveling where necessary.

Purpose:
To restore the Marsh Trail back to a useable and safe condition for property owner access during the Piping Plover season (July and August).

Project Timeline:
Project will be completed over the winter of 2004.  However, additional maintenance may occur over during winter season in the future depending on trail needs in compliance with Orders of Conditions.

Project Budget:
$1.25 million

Source(s) of funding:
Grants have been obtained from USDA, NRCS, Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Conservation Law Foundation, NOAA/Gulf of Maine Council, Ducks Unlimited, US Fisheries & Wildlife Service, and MA Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership. Additional Grants will be sought for Phase 2. $27,000 of town funds are supporting this project, as are town staff.

Citizen Impacts:
Positive impact via marsh improvement.  No negative impact during the construction/installation phase.  No negative impacts upon completion of the project.

Public sessions held on:
2 Neighborhood meetings were held in 2002 which garnered significant local support for the project.

Where to get more information:
Nina Coleman, Sandy Neck Manager 508.362.8300
Rob Gatewood, Conservation Office at 508.862.4093

Department Responsible:
Conservation Division, Marine and Environmental Affairs

Contact Person(s):
Director of Conservation: Rob Gatewood at: 508.862.4093
Nina Coleman, Sandy Neck Manager 508.362.8300