The DNR has worked with AmeriCorps Cape Cod since the organization's inception in 1999. Our last member, Mike Evans, worked with us October 14, 2010 through July of 2011. 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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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.
AmeriCorps Herring Run Work
Herring Run Work
Erin, Caroline & Katie of AmeriCorps work on the Bournedale Herring Run at the Carter Beale Conservation Area.
Keeping It Clean
The work at this point entails clearing out overgrown vegetation at the overflow area of the Run. They have already taken care of the fish ladder side of the Run.
Tough Going
Some of the vines & briars have grown into the stone wall along the river bank and created quite a mess - It's not an easy task to get things cleared out.
Keeping The Passages Clear
Time must be taken to check the passages that go under Bournedale Road to make sure that the water can flow freely through, otherwise there could be damage done to the supporting walls & road.
Slow But Sure
The work on the other side of the road has already been completed, so they're working their way South & down stream.
Helping With The Thick Stuff
Assistant Harbor Masters Brandon Whaley & Trevor Brown give the ladies a hand with some of the thick, heavy stuff along the stone wall.
Before & After
You can see the vegetation before work was started to the left, while the visible rock wall to the right shows how things looked after.
A Bit Of A Clog
Here Caroline & Erin attempt to remove the screen at the header to the lower pond. The screen is used to keep the alewives & herring from trying to go up the overflow side of the Run, and it got clogged with some of the vegetation that had been cut and swept down stream.
Not So Easy
With the water pressure that had built up behind the screen, it wasn't an easy task. In the end, after getting the screen cleaned off a bit to relieve the pressure, they pulled out the full screen and put in a different version that allowed more water to flow through.
At The End
Caroline, Erin & Katie finally worked their way to the end of the overflow at the header to the lower pond.
GOOD JOB!
Work well done, ladies, and very much appreciated. Thanks goes out to you and AmeriCorps for helping us with this very important project.
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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| 2012 Permits On Sale - Tuesday, December 20, 2011The new 2012 beach stickers & shellfish permits are now on sale. If you can't make it to Town Hall, give our Online Transactions page a try!
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