[SEMCO] Coastal Resources Committee Meeting

[Henson, Truman (ENV)]

Thanks, Sheri - To all those interested, please note that the correct day and date are: Tuesday, March 15th. Time and location are the same.
 
Truman

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	BARNSTABLE  COUNTY
	
	COASTAL  RESOURCES  COMMITTEE (CRC)
	
	A Meeting of the CRC will be held on:
	
	Wednesday, March 15, 2005, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
	
	Rooms 11 & 12, Barnstable Superior Court, Barnstable Village
	
	
	AGENDA
	
	1. Introductions of members and overview of CRC mission for guests
	
	2. Presentation - Kim Peters (Clemson University) and Dale Leavitt (Roger Williams University)
	
	As the managers of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge initiate their
	Comprehensive Conservation Planning (CCP) effort, Kim and Dale have been working with the Town of Chatham Coastal Resources Department to provide information to the US Fish & Wildlife Service planners for the CCP process. The issue of concern is continuing permission for commercial shellfish harvesters to dig for soft shell clams within the boundaries of the Wilderness Area. The area in question provides up to 80% of Chatham's harvested shellfish resources and can provide a direct (landed value) income to the harvesters of $3-5 million annually. The presentation will provide an overview of the research effort currently being compiled and will be followed by a discussion of points of interest identified by the committee.
	
	3. Other business
	
	
	 
	PUBLIC IS WELCOME !!
	
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	For additional information, contact:
	
	Truman Henson
	Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management
	Truman.Henson at state.ma.us
	(508) 362-3828