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Title: Cape Neddick River Watershed Restoration Project, Phase I
Author(s): Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Year: 2019
Publisher: Maine Department of Environmental Protection
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Pages: 2
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The goal of this project was to reduce bacteria inputs, decrease the number of annual beach postings, and garner support for future bacteria reduction efforts in the watershed. The project focused on installing three plantings to deter geese at specific sites where geese are known to congregate; providing outreach regarding septic system maintenance; and proper pet waste disposal. The project was led by the Town, Wells Reserve and an active stakeholder committee. Letters were sent to Cape Neddick River Estuary abutters regarding the impact and preference of geese for open lawns, and the opportunity for grant funds. Nine landowners had site visits, five received a preliminary design and planting plan, and three had buffers installed through the grant. Direct mailings regarding proper septic system maintenance and dog waste disposal were conducted throughout the watershed. Pet waste and trash was collected during the 2018 Earth Day Clean-up Event. The Town hopes to continue supporting the installation of geese-deterrent buffers and community volunteer events.

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Core Keywords: Conservation // Education // Erosion // Impervious surface // Inventory - monitoring // Lake - Pond // Land use - land cover // Management // Phosphorus // Pollution: non-point source // Shoreland-riparian // Water quality - quantity
Additional Keywords: 319 Grant Program
States/Provinces: ME
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Cape Neddick Watershed Restoration Project.pdf

 

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