HomeMy WebLinkAboutFW DMF input on a farm near shellfish propogationBrittany,
Please see below from Holly Williams who is our shellfish biologist for DMF.
Thanks!
Dave
From: Williams, Holly (FWE) <holly.williams@mass.gov>
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 8:54 AM
To: Condon, David <dcondon@yarmouth.ma.us>
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Subject: RE: Input on a farm near shellfish propogation area at 88 mill lane
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Good morning,
Thank you for reaching out regarding the proposed farm near adjacent shellfish habitats. The Division of Marine Fisheries does not object to agricultural use in proximity to shellfish
resources, provided that best management practices (BMPs) are followed to protect water quality. Given the location adjacent to a shellfish growing area, it is important that the applicant
implement a waste management plan that ensures no runoff of animal waste or associated nutrients into nearby wetlands or waterways. We would recommend that the Conservation Commission
require adherence to BMPs.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Holly Williams
Aquatic Biologist
MA Division of Marine Fisheries
Holly.Williams@mass.gov <mailto:Holly.Williams@mass.gov>
Mobile: (774)-473-3122
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Subject: FW: Input on a farm near shellfish propogation area at 88 mill lane
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Hi Holly,
Please see the email below from Yarmouth Conservation. The applicant plans to operate a farm with animals along the marsh on Mill Creek on Yarmouthport. They plan to collect all animal
waste for composting. Does DMF wish to weigh in or impose any sort of restrictions due to the adjacent shellfish habitat?
Going in front of the Conservation Commission next week. If you would like to discuss with the conservation administrator I can set up a call.
Thanks,
Dave
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Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 3:32 PM
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Subject: Input on a farm near shellfish propogation area at 88 mill lane
Hi Cassaundra and Dave,
We have a proposed farm NOI under review at our upcoming meeting on August 7. One abutter is concerned about the vicinity of a farm (30 pygmy goats and 2 miniature donkeys) to shellfish
propagation area. Do you have any thoughts or concerns about this? Of course we want to maintain water quality to the extent possible, but agriculture is generally permittable under
the wetlands protection act.
Thank you,
Brittany DiRienzo
Conservation Administrator
Town of Yarmouth
bdirienzo@yarmouth.ma.us <mailto:bdirienzo@yarmouth.ma.us>
508-398-2231 x1288
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