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Conservation commission continues Crystal Waters ponds herbicide/algaecide proposal to Sept. 23
Summary
Applicant requested a continuance for a proposed invasive vegetation management program at Crystal Waters ponds; commission asked for a representative, DEP file number and more information on timing and ecological impacts.
The Lakeville Conservation Commission on Sept. 9 continued consideration of a proposed invasive and nuisance vegetation management program at Crystal Waters ponds (identified as 29–31 Taunton Street) to its Sept. 23 meeting.
The project, filed as a Notice of Intent by an applicant identified as representing Crystal Waters Anglers Club, proposes to use herbicide and algaecide for vegetation management. The commission said the filing had been re-advertised after an address error at a prior meeting and that a key participant scheduled to attend was unavailable tonight. The commission also noted the application lacked a DEP file number; staff and commissioners requested a DEP file number and a representative to attend the next meeting.
Commissioners discussed seasonal timing and ecological constraints for chemical treatment, including whether treatments should occur before colder temperatures reduce chemical efficacy and whether fisheries resources (notably river herring) could be present. Commission members reported contacting Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries; staff said they had spoken with Brad Chase of that agency, who reported no concerns because dams prevent fish passage into the ponds.
The commission moved and unanimously approved continuing the hearing to Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. and requested that a representative attend and that the applicant provide the DEP file number, a response to prior questions, and any mitigations or timing details for the proposed herbicide/algaecide work.
