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PROTOCOL FOR USING EQUIPMENT ON SEAGULL BEACH
The protocol measures for the protection of state listed species between April 1 and August 31 are:
A. No work is to be performed with consent of Yarmouth Conservation and/or Mass Audubon.
B. The Town is partnered with Mass Audubon for shore bird management.
C. Before Beach Cleaning operations begin on Tuesdays and Friday’s consultation is done with shorebird monitor present
and assigned to Seagull Beach. Mass Audubon will either allow operation or deny operation based on species behavior.
D. For non-emergency work, notification is given to Town of Yarmouth Conservation and Mass Audubon for
authorization and to be present during work for monitoring.
E. For emergency work or rescue events, all reasonable efforts will be taken to not disturb state listed species. After
rescues or the emergency events have ended both Town of Yarmouth Conservation and Mass Audubon will be made
aware of the event.
Town Owned Vehicle/Equipment Type Typical Uses/purpose Frequency Duration Vehicle Acesss
Equipment Point
1 John Deere Tractor Tows Barber Surf Rake Twice a week 1 1/2 hours B
Fills in holes dug in maintained areas
Levels and grooms beach
1 Barber Surf Rake Removes litter Twice a week 1 1/2 hours B
Removes man-made debris from beach
Removes minor wash over seaweed in maintained areas
1 John Deere Loader Using appropriate attachments As Needed Duration of Activity B
with rubber tires Assists in annual access point maintenance And/Or Emergency
Used for placement of Mobi Matts
Repair and placement of floating walkway
Set or repair of Lifeguard Stands
Assist in removal of storm debris
Assist in removal of excessive volume of seaweed
Emergency/Rescue efforts
Marine mammal issues
1 Caterpillar Skid Steer Using appropriate attachments As Needed Duration of Activity B
with rubber tracks Assists in annual access point maintenance And/Or Emergency
Used for placement of Mobi Matts
Repair and placement of floating walkway
Set or repair of Lifeguard Stands
Assist in removal of storm debris
Assist in removal of excessive volume of seaweed
Emergency/Rescue efforts
Marine mammal issues
1 John Deere Mine Excavator Using appropriate attachments As Needed Duration of Activity B
with rubber tracks Assists in annual access point maintenance And/Or Emergency
Used for placement of Mobi Matts
Repair and placement of floating walkway
Set or repair of Lifeguard Stands
Assist in removal of storm debris
Assist in removal of excessive volume of seaweed
Emergency/Rescue efforts
Marine mammal issues
1 Kubota Excavator Using appropriate attachments As Needed Duration of Activity B
with rubber tracks Used for placement of Mobi Matts And/Or Emergency
Assists in annual access point maintenance
Repair and placement of floating walkway
Set or repair of Lifeguard Stands
Assist in removal of storm debris
Assist in removal of excessive volume of seaweed
Emergency/Rescue efforts
Marine mammal issues
2 Ford F-250 4X4 Beach Maintenance As Needed Duration of Activity B
Fencing repairs and installation And/Or Emergency
Life guard chair maintenance, repair, installation
Emergency/Rescue efforts
Marine mammal issues