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Department of Natural Resources
About the Department of Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was established on April 3, 1972 when the duties of Conservation, Dog Officer, Fish and Game, Harbor Master, Herring Run Agent, Town Forest Management and Shellfish Constable were combined. This also created the position of Natural Resources Officer (NRO), who holds all titles associated with and is empowered to carry out and enforce all aspects associated with the DNR. Primary duties are to enforce Federal, State and Town laws, bylaws, rules and regulations pertaining to boats, conservation, dogs, fish & game, herring, shellfish, waterways and wetlands; and to manage, protect, enhance, and educate the public regarding them.
Additional duties include assisting boaters in distress and responding to other maritime emergencies, maintaining Town navigational aids, operation of the Taylor Point, Monument Beach and Pocasset River Marinas, operation of the Pumpout Boat Program, maintaining the mooring registration system, maintaining the beach sticker system, maintaining the shellfish permit system, and the management and propagation of the shellfish beds. The DNR also assists and works with other Federal, State, County and Town agencies with law enforcement, public safety and emergency response, as needed.
In Need Of Loving Care
This sign, at the Four Ponds Conservation Area in Pocasset, had seen better days, having been put up in the late 1980's.
After The Facelift
The sign was removed and brought back to the DNR shop, where it was sanded down, re-painted and then varnished. Here AmeriCorps member Caroline Walden & Natural Resources Officer Sharon Hamilton begin putting the sign back together.
A Bit At A Time
Caroline makes sure that each piece of the sign is securely in place.
Slow But Sure
Each section needs to be interlocked with the previous section and then bolted.
No, I'm Not Hiding
Caroline needs to check the back side of the sign, too.
NOW I'm Hiding
It's tough work; but someone has to do it.
Piece By Piece
NRO John Thompson makes sure that the pieces are lining up properly.
A Good Fit
NRO Thompson is impressed with Caroline's work.
Almost There
Caroline finishes securing the last piece.
A Job Well Done
Caroline & NRO Thompson pause for a picture. The years of aging have been erased and the refurbished sign positively glows. And AmeriCorps gets some credit, too.
In an effort to better communications, the Department of Natural Resources has created an email list via YahooGroups which will send out information & reminders regarding shellfish, herring, fish & game, harbors & waterways and more. This information will be sent via email to all who are interested and sign up for the service. This is intended as a "one way" service and will not result in excessive messages or junk mail being sent to you. YahooGroups also provides a host site for access to post messages, files, polls, and discussion areas. You may subscribe and unsubscribe to this service at will.
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| 2010 Means New Permits Needed - Monday, January 11, 2010Just a reminder that all permits run on a calendar year: Beach, marina, mooring & shellfish permits need to be renewed and are not valid from year to year. Make sure you don't run into problems because you let your permits expire! Also be aware that the Town Clerk handles the dog licenses; we just do the enforcment.
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The DNR has worked with AmeriCorps Cape Cod since its' inception in 1999 and in the Fall of 2008 we were thrilled to have an individual member placed with us through the Summer of 2009 during their 10th Anniversary. We have had another member, Caroline Walden, placed with us starting October 6, 2009 through the Summer of 2010. AmeriCorps is often referred to as the "Domestic Peace Corps", providing services to address critical needs in our community, such as focusing on the areas of education, public safety, the environment, natural resources & disaster response.
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