The alum grant! May 7….one more time to stand up for the grant!
Dear Friends of Lake Attitash:
Before Amesbury can move forward with the grant (for the $600,000 alum treatment for Lake Attitash) they need permits from both Merrimac and Amesbury Conservation Commissions.
On March 27, Merrimac Conservation Commission approved Amesbury’s request (Notice of Intent).
On April 2 Amesbury Conservation Commission discussed the issue and “continued” the discussion to the next meeting – Monday 7 May.
Over 100 of you put your own money behind this effort. Without you we would not have gained the support of Merrimac and Amesbury. Together we raised $250,000! The State Dept. of Environmental Protection awarded Amesbury the rest of the money.
It seems that we must show up at the next Amesbury Conservation Commission meeting on May 7 to ensure that this great effort goes forward as we had hoped. This is not just for cleaner and clearer water…it is to protect our health. Cyanobacteria blooms are a known health hazard and increasingly the research suggests links with neurological disease.
MONDAY 7th MAY
Amesbury City Hall
6:30 pm
The agenda is posted on the Amesbury Conservation Commission website. It is always a good idea to check the website for any last minutes changes.
See you there!