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Watershed
The 4464-acre watershed is located mainly in Edgartown and Oak Bluffs, with a small area in West Tisbury.
Pond
The pond has an area of 726 acres, an average depth of 3.0 feet, and a tidal range of 0.6 ft.
Water Quality
The MVC categorized this pond as Impaired. Eelgrass is in decline. Nitrogen is high in some inner areas with periodic extensive wrack algae.
Massachusetts Estuaries Project Study
The Sengekontacket Pond MEP Report was completed in January 2011. DEP determined that the Total Maximum Daily Load is 50kg/day) The MEP recommended a 45% reduction of nitrogen in Majors Cove and a 64% reduction in Trapp’s Pond.
Implementation
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The Oak Bluffs and Edgartown Boards of Selectmen set up a joint committee to prepare recommendations. The joint committee submitted its report in October 2012 and recommendations are being reviewed.
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An oyster aquaculture project is underway in both towns.
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A ribbed mussel and salt marsh restoration project is proposed at Felix Neck and Trapps Pond.
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A “Floating Islands” pilot project is currently underway.
Pond Association
Friends of Sengekontacket.