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Chesterfield Watershed Committee backs outreach and local stormwater projects; eyes 319 grant funds for Little Spofford Lake
Summary
The Watershed Committee voted to promote Conservation Committee outreach, reviewed FB Environmental’s prioritized stormwater sites (including Little Spofford Lake and Pinnacle Springs), discussed possible alum treatment for internal phosphorus loading, and noted $20,000 remains from a 319 grant that DES may apply to a pipe repair and future boat‑ramp work.
The Town of Chesterfield Watershed Committee on Aug. 1 heard a Conservation Committee update and endorsed promotional support for public outreach events, reviewed consultant recommendations for prioritized stormwater projects, and discussed funding options including a remaining 319 grant balance.
Bruce Jacobs of the Conservation Committee described the group's public‑education push and asked the Watershed Committee to help promote a talk by Jeff Littleton on watershed concepts scheduled for Aug. 20 at Chesterfield Town Hall. Dan Syvertsen moved that the Watershed Committee support promotion of future Conservation Committee events; Richard Mellen seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Richard Mellen summarized a meeting with consultant FB Environmental about a watershed survey and a list of sites recommended for work to reduce runoff. The three top sites identified were: Little Spofford Lake (Silverdale area), 78 Pinnacle Springs Road (the "Horse Pond"), and a paved swale. Committee members discussed combining those site priorities with phosphorus‑loading data to focus interventions.
Committee member Chris explained that some lake water‑quality issues may stem from internal phosphorus loading and that in‑lake treatments — such as an alum application — are currently the most viable option under discussion, though no option is a complete solution. The committee also discussed deployment of a monitoring buoy and said Chris and Bayard Tracy are coordinating with FB Environmental and Marine Patrol about how to place it.
On funding, Bayard Tracy reported receiving a high initial bid for a boat ramp project and noted $20,000 remains from a 319 nonpoint‑source grant. He said the state Department of Environmental Services (DES) will allow those funds to be used to repair a pipe and to be applied toward future boat ramp work. Bayard also said he will work with the Silverdale Association to arrange an engineer meeting regarding Little Spofford Lake projects.
The committee adjourned after a unanimous motion at the end of the meeting. The Watershed Committee's next meeting is set for Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.
