Notes from the WWRMC
WWRMC is grateful for the speakers and participants in our Town's environmental challenges which include:
- Claude Ledoux on historical review and submissions on agriculture, Mill Pond initiative and comprehensive environmental data;
- Laura Maul & Gerry Palano, with MA Dept. of Agricultural Resources on Agricultural Resources activities, Mill Pond initiative and comprehensive environmental data;
- Brad C. Chase and Mike Bednarski with MA Marine Fisheries on fish runs/ladders and nitrogen loads;
- Tara Martin, Conservation Commission on the town culvert project;
- David Rose, Bristol County Conservation District on farming and the environment;
- Linda Correia, Westport Consultant on Fall River water problems;
- Lenny Potter on septic and nitrogen issues in Westport;
- Dr. Brian Howes, SMAST on MEP report;
- Bernie Taber, NRCS on the Sam Tripp Brook project;
- Dave Janik, Coastal Zone Management on boating impacts;
- Dr. Ken Perez on Oyster production;
- Jane Linhares, Old Colony Planning Council on the Community Septic Program with the State;
- Selectman R. Michael Sullivan and David Sprogis on the Goosebury Island Causeway Study;
- Liz Lapointe, MA Chapter 90 funding; and
- George T. Ayoub, MA DOT Engineer.
The Committee is to proud to have spearheaded the Towns Title 5 Betterment Program, the Sam Tripp Brook initiative and stormwater remediation projects throughout Westport including filtration changes with Fall Rivers water supply.
The Committee would like to thank Jay Tripp/Ag Com, Jim Walsh/Board of Health, Tom Schmitt/WRWA, and Bart Henderson/UMASS Law School for their directives and participation in cleaning Westport waters.
Respectfully submitted:
Dr. Antone C. Vieira (Chair & Precinct D)
Bill Harkins (Vice Chair & Precinct C)
Bill Burns (Secretary & Precinct B)
Dick Barresi (Precinct A)
Maury May (Precinct E)
Jay Tripp (AgCom)
Jim Walsh (Board of Health)
Chris Gonsalves (Highway Dept)