help stop the destruction at matunuck!

[MakoMike]

I know that they are talking about building a break wall out off the Mist and the Joyce's pub to protect the road there, which will probably make erosion at the SK town beach and carpenter's even worse. The sand is clean, everyone eats the clams that come out of the Great salt pond and that is where most of theis sand came from, getting washed down into the channels of the harbor of refuge. I don't see that it's anything but good for the people who live there. If they don't want it I'm sure east Matunuk state beach will take it.

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by MakoMike

there. If they don't want it I'm sure east Matunuk state beach will take it.

Mike:
don't go there.
That site was not chosen for reasons.

[Bill L]

I am a lifelong local resident, and have been to the beaches today. I will say this -- the amount of debris and junk that has washed up on the beaches is appalling.

I know full well how badly the beaches need replenishment, and this may be a necessary consequence of the dredging. BUT IT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED UP. This effort MAY come from the contractor, but also needs volunteer efforts from the public. We cant sit around and wait for them to respond. The debris is scattered, but very concentrated in some areas and will require many,many dumpsters.

This material did come from the salt pond, but the areas in front of the commercial docks are not exaclty "clean" either. There are large areas of shoaled sand bars away from the harbor docks and in the HOR that will be much cleaner. Personally, I am surprised at the amount of trash that has come from it, and I bet the permitting agencies are as well. We see the stuff that floats, I wonder what is still on the bottom.

These photos are from the townn beach, not to alarming at first glance

[Bill L]

Did I say we DO NEED the SAND?

[Bill L]

The area to the east of the beaches, and across the bars has a LOT of trash mixed in the seaweed. This area is a pristine coastal environment. The junk can be picked, and hopefully there isnt much more coming

[Bill L]

Its going to take a LONG time to get all the lobster bands and small pieces of plastic etc out of the seaweed line

[Joe]

Erosion and the destruction of waterfront property represent a second chance for equitable access....