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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCampbell_2024_Monitoring Report_SUB MONITORING REPORT DEP File Number: SE 83-2168 Project Address: Mill Lane, Yarmouth Port Map, Parcel: Map: 121, Parcel: 5 Date of Field Assessment: 12/12/2024 Assessment Period: January 2024 – December 2024 Project Documents: - Site Plan Showing Phragmites for Miles-Campbell Family Limited Partnership prepared by R.J. Cadillac, signed and stamped by R.J. Cadillac, PE, PLS and dated 8/23/2018. - Restoration Plan prepared by Crawford Land Management and dated 8/22/2018 Permit History OOC Date of Issuance: 9/13/2018 OOC Recording Information: Book: 31590, Page: 201 recorded on 10/12/2018 COC Date of Issuance: 01/09/2023 COC Recording Information: Book: 35607, Page: 181 recorded on 01/24/2023 Ongoing Conditions: Follow up management of phragmites and seeding for bank stability can occur for up to 3 years, annual monitoring reports to be submitted if any action is taken. Project Description The project was approved for invasive species management and ecological restoration. The approved work is divided and managed within 3 zones; Zone 1 includes management of approximately 7,300 sqft of dense Phragmites, Zone 2 includes management of approximately 5,200 sqft of sporadic Phragmites within marsh vegetation, Zone 3 includes management of approximately 10,100 sqft of sporadic Phragmites within mixed invasive and native upland vegetation. The resource areas present include salt marsh, bordering vegetated wetland, land subject to coastal storm flowage and associated buffer zones. Project Activities Completed during Assessment Period May 30, 2024 – Assessment and treatment of Phragmites September 10, 2024 – Assessment and treatment of Phragmites December 12, 2024 – Site visit to assess invasive species management Assessment of Current Site Conditions During the field assessment, it was observed that the treatment strategies applied within the project areas have been largely successful. Minimal re-sprouting of Phragmites was noted in all zones, indicating that the control methods applied have been effective in suppressing the growth and spread of this invasive species. Thus, emphasizing the importance of continuing follow-up treatments to ensure long-term control of Phragmites within these areas. Anticipated Activities to be Completed Next Monitoring Period • Continuing maintenance visits to control Phragmites. • Re-seeding areas with poor germination to enhance bank stability. Representative Project Area Photographs Photo taken on 12/12/2024 during the assessment and monitoring site visit. Photo taken at the most northern point of the project area, looking towards the south. Photo taken on 12/12/2024 during the assessment and monitoring site visit. Photo depicts land within Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the project area. Photo taken on 12/12/2024 during the assessment and monitoring site visit. Photo depicts a portion of land within all zones of the project area. Photo taken on 12/12/2024 during the assessment and monitoring site visit. The photo primarily depicts successful Phragmites control within Zones 1 and 2 of the south-westerly portion of the project area.