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Thank you to all the volunteers and to Executive Director Samantha Dennette + members of @nantucketshellfish and @nrdack Shellfish & Aquatic Resources Manager Tara Riley for showing up Sunday morning to help rescue scallop seed! ⁠
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Volunteers started the morning in Pocomo with @nantucketshellfish while the NRD Team ran two other locations (Pocomo Point and Quaise). ⁠
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Members of @nantucketshellfish, @nrdack, and those who volunteered moved around 200 totes of seed across the different sites!!⁠
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Stay tuned as @nrdack goes underwater this week to survey the seed that stayed in the harbor. Thanks again to everyone who worked together to help the future of our scallop fishery
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If you have the chance, be sure to go by the @saltmarshseniorcenter on Washington St. to take in their beautiful, and well established pollinator garden! 

The @saltmarshseniorcenter was awarded a Commendation Commendation by NLWC & @nantucketgardenclub this summer. Their front garden checks all the boxes:
✅ encourages biodiversity
✅ reduces the impact on our waters
✅ withstands the ravages of increasingly severe weather conditions

If you care about Nantucket and its fragile ecosystem, click the link in our bio to learn how to make a positive difference. 

What we plant in our gardens impacts wildlife, our water, and our ability to be more resilient to rising sea levels 🌱
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We want to hear from you as we update the Nantucket and Madaket Action Plan. Make your voice heard by taking the online survey, joining the email list, or attending the upcoming Zoom meeting on September 18th!⁠
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Click the link in our bio for more info 🚤🌊⁠
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#waterquality #fishery #boating #navigation #waterfront #chapter91⁠
#coastalresiliency #eelgrass #naturalresources
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After the fuel spill was first reported by the @nantucketcurrent, the Nantucket Land and Water Council went out on the M/V Mary-Randolph to investigate how far the spill had spread. Fuel was documented within the boat basin along straight wharf and exiting the boat basin through the entrance to the harbor. The fuel was then documented to have spread past the Hyline dock into the Easy Street basin and on its way past the Steamship Authority docks. 

We want to thank and acknowledge the @ackharbormaster, @nantucketfiredept, @nantucketboatbasin, the Coast Guard, and all the other first responders who assisted in the cleanup of the spill. Currently, 1000 feet of available boom and absorbent pads are being used to try and stop the spread of fuel. Even with such a large turnout, it is easy to see how quickly a spill like this can spread. 

With the tide going out at 10:30 pm tonight, much of the fuel that is not contained will make its way further north into the harbor as well as out of the jetties. It is imperative for all people using the harbor recreationally tomorrow to exercise caution when in or on the water. This is also a great reminder to be cautious when fueling your boat, as environmental issues can arise quickly.
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Your water quality matters, and the Nantucket PFAS Well Project empowers you with vital information 💧 APPLY TODAY - link in bio!⁠
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We are excited to introduce a groundbreaking well-testing method pioneered by Dr. Graham Peaslee and his team at Notre Dame University.⁠
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To assist the community in interpreting results and taking further action, we will provide clear guidance and comprehensive resources on suitable filters and additional testing options.⁠
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Join us on this mission to provide accessible knowledge and affordable solutions, enabling every homeowner to take charge of their well-being and environment. Together, we strive to create a safer and healthier community for all. ⁠
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The Tuckernuck Land Trust announced earlier this summer that they have successfully completed their third year of fundraising $50,000, which the Nantucket Land and Water Council agreed to match, to finalize the protection of the Jackson Property. This beautiful parcel of more than 26 acres consists of beautiful sandplain grassland, coastal heathland, and shrubland on the south shore of Tuckernuck.⁠
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We are very pleased to have been able to support this campaign with a total of $150,000 over the past three years. We will be working with the TLT to place a permanent Conservation Restriction on the parcel and Congratulate them on their success!⁠
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We want to hear from you as we update the Nantucket and Madaket Action Plan. Make your voice heard by taking the online survey, joining the email list, or attend one of the upcoming meetings on August 23rd!⁠
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#waterquality #fishery #boating #navigation #waterfront #chapter91⁠
#coastalresiliency #eelgrass #naturalresources
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POV: You are looking at about 50,000 Eelgrass seeds waiting to be planted in the harbor. These seeds were collected throughout June and are being held at the Shellfish Hatchery until late September and October when they will be planted in 5th Bend. Currently, we estimate we have around 250,000-300,000!
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