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Home My WebLink AboutBayviewBogsProjectUpdate PROJECT UPDATE BAYVIEW BOGS WEST YARMOUTH, MA June 5, 2025 Julianne Busa, PhD, PWS | 1 1 2 Bayview Bogs Restoration | 2 BAYVIEW BOGS Habitat diversity Stormwater management 2 | 3 BAYVIEW BOGS: ~90 ACRES ABANDONED CRANBERRY BOG LEWIS BAY ROUTE 28 BAYVIEW BOGS MAHER WELLS CAPE COD HOSPITAL Habitat diversity Stormwater management 3 Overview map Acreage ~90 acres Historic hydrology Thresholds? Connection to bay 4 Bayview Bogs Restoration | 4 HISTORIC HYDROLOGIC CHANGES Habitat diversity Stormwater management 4 | 5 EXISTING CONDITIONS BOG OUTLET More frequent and unpredictable storms, the 100-year flood of today becoming the 10-year flood of tomorrow, etc. Examples of flooding that occurred in towns throughout New England in 2023 A year when a lot of communities recognized how regular these events were becoming Why: undersized crossings, more impervious areas, restricting the floodplain or developing in floodplain 5 EXISTINGCONDITIONS: BOG PLATFORM | 6 EXISTING CONDITIONS BOG PLATFORM More frequent and unpredictable storms, the 100-year flood of today becoming the 10-year flood of tomorrow, etc. Examples of flooding that occurred in towns throughout New England in 2023 A year when a lot of communities recognized how regular these events were becoming Why: undersized crossings, more impervious areas, restricting the floodplain or developing in floodplain 6 | 7 EXISTING CONDITIONS PEAT More frequent and unpredictable storms, the 100-year flood of today becoming the 10-year flood of tomorrow, etc. Examples of flooding that occurred in towns throughout New England in 2023 A year when a lot of communities recognized how regular these events were becoming Why: undersized crossings, more impervious areas, restricting the floodplain or developing in floodplain 7 EXISTING CONDITIONS: PARK STREET | 8 EXISTING CONDITIONS PARK AVE More frequent and unpredictable storms, the 100-year flood of today becoming the 10-year flood of tomorrow, etc. Examples of flooding that occurred in towns throughout New England in 2023 A year when a lot of communities recognized how regular these events were becoming Why: undersized crossings, more impervious areas, restricting the floodplain or developing in floodplain 8 WHY RESTORE RETIRED CRANBERRY BOGS? | 9 April 9 | 10 CRANBERRY DECLINE IN MASSACHUSETTS More frequent and unpredictable storms, the 100-year flood of today becoming the 10-year flood of tomorrow, etc. Examples of flooding that occurred in towns throughout New England in 2023 A year when a lot of communities recognized how regular these events were becoming Why: undersized crossings, more impervious areas, restricting the floodplain or developing in floodplain 10 11 Bayview Bogs Restoration | 11 AGRICULTURAL LEGACY PLACED SAND FILL OVER NATIVE PEAT ALTERATION OF HYDROLOGY LANDSCAPE SIMPLIFICATION PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE RESIDUES EXCESS NUTRIENTS FROM PAST FERTILIZATION LOSS OF FUNCTIONING WETLANDS DOMINANCE BY UPLAND PLANTS DITCHING/BERMS WATER CONTROL STRUCTURES LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY LOSS OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES WATER QUALITY CONCERNS More frequent and unpredictable storms, the 100-year flood of today becoming the 10-year flood of tomorrow, etc. Examples of flooding that occurred in towns throughout New England in 2023 A year when a lot of communities recognized how regular these events were becoming Why: undersized crossings, more impervious areas, restricting the floodplain or developing in floodplain 11 WHAT DOES BOG RESTORATION LOOK LIKE? | 12 BEFORE DURING AFTER April 12 EXISTING CONDITIONS: PARK STREET | 13 PROCESS-BASED RESTORATION UNDO HYDROLOGIC ALTERATIONS RE-ENGAGE GROUNDWATER EXPOSE NATIVE SEED BANK SLOW THE FLOW FUTURE-FORWARD HABITAT & HYDRAULIC CONNECTIVITY ENGAGE BURIED PEAT LAYERS COST-EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION LET NATURE DO THE WORK REDUCE PEAK FLOWS / MITIGATES STORM DAMAGES ALLOW SEDIMENT TO SETTLE OUT FILTER NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTANTS PLAN FOR CLIMATE REFUGIA/INLAND MARSH MIGRATION CLIMATE ADAPTATION LONG-TERM SELF-SUSTAINING ECOLOGICAL FUNCTION More frequent and unpredictable storms, the 100-year flood of today becoming the 10-year flood of tomorrow, etc. Examples of flooding that occurred in towns throughout New England in 2023 A year when a lot of communities recognized how regular these events were becoming Why: undersized crossings, more impervious areas, restricting the floodplain or developing in floodplain 13 EXISTING CONDITIONS: PARK STREET | 14 PROCESS-BASED RESTORATION MICROTOPOGRAPHY UN-STRAIGHTENING DITCHES More frequent and unpredictable storms, the 100-year flood of today becoming the 10-year flood of tomorrow, etc. Examples of flooding that occurred in towns throughout New England in 2023 A year when a lot of communities recognized how regular these events were becoming Why: undersized crossings, more impervious areas, restricting the floodplain or developing in floodplain 14 CO-BENEFITS ALONGSIDE RESTORATION OF FRESHWATER WETLANDS | 15 THERAPEUTIC LANDSCAPES SALT MARSH MIGRATION PASSIVE RECREATION RESOURCE/TRAILS Habitat diversity Stormwater management 15 Potential! Healthy, functioning wetlands Self-sustaining over time Respite and reflection Therapeutic landscapes Community emphasis Adaptable experience Accessibility Maximize access points Emphasize pedestrian access Viewsheds | 16 DECEMBER 2024 VISIONING WORKSHOP: THEMES WE HEARD “Healing the Landscape & Healing the Community” 16 Invasive species Balancing planning for tomorrow vs. future sea level rise Managing pedestrian/vehicle conflict Improve safety/perception of safety Open sightlines More users on the site/more access points  More eyes on site  fewer unmonitored corners Strategize long-term maintenance Parking constraints | 17 VISIONING CONCERNS/WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE 17 THE SITE TODAY April 18 OVERALL SITE PLAN Restored Hummock Hollow Wetlands Restored Tidal Connection Enhanced/Naturalized Pond Habitats Restored Freshwater Connection Restored Deep Marsh Area Improved Park Avenue Culverts Boardwalk Crossing Accessible Outer Loop Trail “Marsh Meander“ Boardwalk Overlook with Educational Signage Seating Area Neighborhood Trailhead Elevated Lookout Terraced Therapeutic Landscape Area Trailhead Parking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 15 1 3 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 10 11 11 11 14 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 CAPE COD HOSPITAL LEWIS BAY BAYVIEW STREET WENDWARD WAY PARK AVENUE ROSETTA STREET ROUTE 28 GLENWOOD STREET CLEVELAND WAY April 19 BIRD’S EYE VIEW TOWARD LEWIS BAY April 20 BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF ‘MARSH MEANDER’ BOARDWALK TRAIL April 21 TYPICAL BOARDWALK SECTION THROUGH WETLANDS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ELEVATED ACCESSIBLE BOARDWALK ON HELICAL PIERS POTENTIAL HIGH WATER LEVEL RESTORED HUMMOCK HOLLOW WETLANDS April 22 ‘MARSH MEANDER’ BOARDWALK VIEW NORTHWEST April 23 TYPICAL OVERLOOK ALONG ACCESSIBLE OUTER LOOP TRAIL April 24 TYPICAL LOOP TRAIL SECTION & ABUTTER BUFFER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 EXISTING VEGETATED SLOPES TO REMAIN RESTORED HUMMOCK HOLLOW WETLANDS ACCESSIBLE LOOP TRAIL APPROXIMATE PROPERTY BOUNDARY ADJACENT NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES April 25 TERRACED THERAPEUTIC LANDSCAPE Restored Hummock Hollow Wetlands Enhanced/Naturalized Pond Habitats Restored Deep Marsh Boardwalk Crossing Accessible Outer Loop Trail Picnic Tables Nature Play Bayview Bogs Welcome Plaza Terraced Reflection Nooks Accessible Wetland Walking Loop Accessible Upland Walking Loop Reconfigured CCHC Parking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 4 4 5 6 11 BAYVIEW STREET CAPE COD HOSPITAL VIRGINA STREET April 26 VIEW OF RESTORED BOG FROM UPLAND OVERLOOK April 27 BIRD’S EYE VIEW SOUTHEAST FROM WELCOME PLAZA April 28 NEXT STEPS | 29 Invasives Management Pre-restoration phase funded NOI submitted 6 Treatment rounds by June 30, 2026 Turtle Survey – June 2025 Design & Permitting NOI summer/fall 2025 Ecological Restoration NOI Tidal Restoration Rare Species Habitat Restoration Ongoing Outreach June 21 “Open House” Website (updates coming soon) www.bayviewbog.com Edited 3/11/2024 29 Julianne Busa 413.333.5469 Julianne.busa@fando.com www.fando.com Thank You 30 MULTI-LENGTH WALKING LOOPS ROUND TRIP OPTIONS FROM CCH ¼ MILE SHORT LOOP 1.6 MILE FULL LOOP ACCESSIBLE TRAILS CONNECT TO/BETWEEN NEIGHBORHOODS Bayview Bogs Restoration April 31 HYANNIS CONNECTIVITY PROMOTE WALKING ACCESS Bayview Bogs MAIN STREET April 32