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Taunton officials report sharp drop in water‑chestnut harvest at Lake Sebasia; enforcement, funding and replanting questions remain
Summary
Conservation staff told the council that mechanical harvesting of water chestnuts at Lake Sebasia fell from 84 loads (504 cu yd) in 2024 to 9 loads (54 cu yd) in 2025. Police and fire described stepped‑up enforcement and rescue capabilities; council asked for accounting of kiosk/boat‑ramp funds and referred milfoil funding to the grant writer and CFO.
Conservation staff and contractors briefed the council on Lake Sebasia’s aquatic vegetation program, reporting a substantial drop in harvested water‑chestnut material between 2024 and 2025.
“ In 2024, they had 84 loads of plant material gathered, which was 504 cubic yards. And in 2025, they only had 9 loads of plant material, which was 54 cubic yards,” the conservation presenter reported, noting the reason for the reduction is not yet clear and could be seasonal or temporary.
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