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Mooring and floating‑platform proposal in West Falmouth Harbor continued for professional depth and shellfish surveys

Falmouth Conservation Commission · March 5, 2026
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A proposal to install eco‑moorings and seasonal floats in West Falmouth Harbor was continued after the applicant presented revised bathymetry; commissioners requested up‑to‑date professional water‑depth surveys and shellfish/ eelgrass input from the Harbor Master and shellfish constable before proceeding.

The commission continued a proposal from the Chappaqua/Chappaqua Yacht Club to place eco‑moorings and seasonal sailing floats in West Falmouth Harbor so the applicant can provide current professional bathymetric and shellfish/ eelgrass data.

Mike Jackson presented revised bathymetric mapping derived from an April 2022 survey that his contractor re‑referenced to mean low‑low water. He said the mapped channel areas showed "about 4 to 6 feet" at mean low‑low water in the proposed mooring area and described…

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