2024 photo contest entry credit: Kendall Morrissey
A diagnostic / feasibility study for the management of Nashawannuck Pond Easthampton, MA was published January 1990 by Baystate Environmental Consultants. One of the areas of management was the installation of bank stabilization to prevent erosion and sediment from entering the pond. The project was permitted in 1999, a contractor hired in the fall of 2000 and work completed in May of 2001. There were four areas identified, with a total of 6 areas. There are 2 other structures that prevent sediment from entering the pond White Brook & Broad Brook basins.
Some of the bank stabilizations have deteriortated or been damaged and the areas have been evaluated. See photos from 2023 of condition.
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See photos from 2023 of condition.
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Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee is currently evaluating a quote from GZA Enviromental to repair area 3 which is across from the boat launch. 3/24.
The cost of a study for area 3 is $9,600.
Committee members met with GZA on 7/17/2024 they are now designing a few concept plans.
3.6.2025 update - The Steering Committee is pleased to let you know that the plans for the restoration of the wooden retaining wall in Nonotuck Park, opposite the boat landing, have been completed by GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. We are going with a “stepped” stone retaining wall structure which will be more durable and also improve public access to our shoreline in this popular viewing and fishing location along the pond shore. The Committee is now proceeding to prepare permit applications, seek funding and go out to bid in early 2025. We hope to see work begin in late 2025, pending the availability of funding.
6/2025 update The Notice of Intent and permitting has been completed and approved by the Conservation Committee and the State.
7/17/25 presentation to Community Preservation Act committee for funding.
See pdf below for full details of study
6/2025 update The Notice of Intent and permitting has been completed and approved by the Conservation Committee and the State.
7/17/25 presentation to Community Preservation Act committee for funding.
See pdf below for full details of study
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