Time Line
< Back1991 June 01
"Final Environmental Impact Report, Farm Pond, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts"prepared by IEP, Inc., Sandwich, MA for OB Board of Health
- by this time, the historical channel via Harthaven Harbor had largely closed
- detailed proposal for new 71" x 47" eliptical culvert beneath Beach Road, directly into Nantucket Sound
- described damage to existing culvert - indentations, potential collapse "No tidal flow through this culvert is anticipated as part of the new culvert installation project."
- primary purpose = enhancement of marine fisheries
- detailed review of shellfish including harvest records from 1950 - 1990
- discussion of marine finfish, primarily eels and alewives
- secondary benefits = prevention of pollution, ground water supply, flood control, storm damage prevention, salt marsh restoration
- discussion of culvert management requirements, responsibility of OB Board of Health
- described a barrier beach nourishment program and a water quality management program
- discussion of sources of pollution including septic systems
