Eastham Kettle Ponds Action and R emediation Plan

1. Eastham Kettle Ponds Action and Remediation Plan First Steps and Community Dialogue Liz Moran Ph.D. Linda Wagenet Ph.D. Nate Weeks P.E. August 18, 2011

2. Project Assignment • Find effective strategies to protect and restore kettle ponds for their desired uses- now and in the future • Develop specific, targeted recommendations for community consideration

3. Topics of Discussion • Introduction – Pond Evaluations in the context of comprehensive water and wastewater planning • Overview of Approach and Timetable • Current Conditions – Preliminary Results • Desired Future – Opportunity for Comment • Need for Action • Next Steps and How to Stay Involved

4. Project Team • EcoLogic LLC • Liz Moran • Linda Wagenet • Kurt Jirka and Kerry Thurston • GHD • Nate Weeks

5. Project Schedule • Compile existing data and information July- Aug. 2011 • Identify and address gaps – field sampling program Aug. 2011 • Gather local input on impairments and priorities- Aug. 2011 • Prepare Draft and Final Action Plan- Sept.- Nov. 2011 • Complete plans, permits and budgets for any remedial measures Dec. 2011- March 2012 • Implement first phase - Target --Summer 2012

6. Setting the Context • Comprehensive water and wastewater management planning • Focus on Human and Environmental Health • Nitrogen and Phosphorus impacts on coastal embayments and inland kettle ponds

7. Framework for the Eastham Ponds Action Plan 1. Where are we now? 3. Where do we want to be? 4. How do we get there? 2. Where are we going? Descriptive Information, Community Values Possible/ Preferred Scenarios, Community Vision Goals, Strategies, Actions, Action Agendas & Priorities Trend Information, Probable Scenario Based on: Ames, Steven C. Community Visioning: Planning for the Future in Oregon’s Local Communities. American Planning Association National Conference Proceedings, San Diego CA 1997.

8. Current Conditions • State of the Kettle Ponds

9. Phosphorus: Key Indicator of Pond Health Groundwater seepage

11. Ponds are not pristine

12. August 2011 Field Studies

15. Framework for the Eastham Ponds Action Plan 1. Where are we now? 3. Where do we want to be? 4. How do we get there? 2. Where are we going? Descriptive Information, Community Values Possible/ Preferred Scenarios, Community Vision Goals, Strategies, Actions, Action Agendas & Priorities Trend Information, Probable Scenario Based on: Ames, Steven C. Community Visioning: Planning for the Future in Oregon’s Local Communities. American Planning Association National Conference Proceedings, San Diego CA 1997.

16. Where are we going? • Tools for predicting future conditions- more phosphorus, more plant and algal growth • Reduced recreational opportunities, aesthetics, fisheries

17. Reactions? • Have you been seeing these same changing conditions- how are local use and enjoyment affected?

18. Framework for the Eastham Ponds Action Plan 1. Where are we now? 3. Where do we want to be? 4. How do we get there? 2. Where are we going? Descriptive Information, Community Values Possible/ Preferred Scenarios, Community Vision Goals, Strategies, Actions, Action Agendas & Priorities Trend Information, Probable Scenario Based on: Ames, Steven C. Community Visioning: Planning for the Future in Oregon’s Local Communities. American Planning Association National Conference Proceedings, San Diego CA 1997.

19. Criteria to Set Remedial Priorities • Matrix of protection and restoration alternatives • Technical feasibility – track record on Cape Cod • Longevity of solution • Relative cost and environmental benefit • Priority ponds • Extent of use impairment • Outlook for future- water and phosphorus models • Public access • Community desires and commitment • Others?

20. Next Steps and How to Stay Involved • Focused timetable – opportunities to comment • Draft work products posted on Town web site • Pond associations