Notes from the Stockbridge Bowl Stewardship Commission, December 2, Hybrid meeting

Present:

Minutes of November 4 meeting - approval postponed; Minutes of November 18 meeting - approved as corrected
Lake Management Plan complete. Motion made and passed to send to the Select Board
White wanted to give it to Fleetwood consultants for review before sending to State
Jim Wilusz, Board of Health, was not present, so tabled discussion about educating the public
McCarthy asked that members get their ideas to Wilusz as he is coordinating the education piece
Kleinerman mentioned software that would help folks identify trees and invasive plant species. Kennelly recommended another (cheaper) software that identifies plants
Buffoni suggested to control Zebra Mussels — alert B&Bs (visitors bring in boats and should wash bottom to control invasives)
Kennelly and SBA wrote a proposal to expand harvesting — McCaffrey said send to Michael Canales, Town Administrator
White wants to be prepared to apply to CPC for funds for dredging in January
The valve at the dam should be checked to assure it is operable (this is a valve used to lower lake level in winter — not used in years as Commonwealth does not want water level lowered)

Meeting adjourned

Photo: Lionel Delevingne