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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRAC Timeline 1987-1996TIME LINE OF MAJOR EVENTS i"�%I J February 1987, Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee (CRAAC) was formed after several years of discussion with water superintendents of Easton, Norton, and Mansfield. May 1987, the Town of Foaborough joined CRAAC. October 1, 1987, CRAAC received a $40,000 Grant from Executive Office of Communities and Development to study the Canoe River Aquifer within the five towns. CRAAC selected IEP to study the aquifer and prepare a regional protection plan. October 22, 1987, State Legislature approved Act Establishing the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee. Legislation was filed by Representative William Vernon. Since then CRAAC has been regarded as a model for the State. 1988 March 1988, CRRAC signed an agreement with the Division of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Law Enforcement's Adopt -a -Stream program. Certificate was officially presented to Committee at the May 7, 1988 Awareness Day by Maria Van Dusen. May 1988, the Town of Sharon voted to join CRAAC. 'Legislation was amended to include the Town of Sharon. May 7, 1988, CRAAC's first Canoe River Spring Awareness Day was held at the Mansfield Fish and Game Club. Over 50 people attended. There were several presentations and the first canoe trip took place. September 1988, IEP completed the Canoe River Aquifer Regional Protection Plan funded by the EOCD. Plan included hydrogeological information and maps of the aquifer as well as recommendations to protect the aquifer. November 1988, a $2000 grant was received from the Division of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Law Enforcement to map parcels of land abutting the Canoe River. 1989 February 12, 1989, the first Winter Canoe River Awareness Day was held at Wheaton College. IEP officially presented the Canoe River Aquifer Regional Plan. Additional presentations of the plan were later made by IEP in each of the member communities. Many people attended the conference including local and state officials and representatives. May 6, 1989, the second Canoe River Spring Awareness Day took place at the Mansfield Fish and Game Club. The event included a river cleanup and a canoe trip. December 1988, educational brochure was finalized by the committee and printed by the Vocational Technical School. 1990 March 3, 1990, CRAAC sponsored a Land Use Conference entitled "Using Land While Protecting Water Supplies in the Canoe River Aquifer" at Wheaton College in Norton. Over 150 people attended. May 3, 1990, Spring Awareness Day held at Mansfield Fish and Game Club. The traditional canoe ride took place and there were speakers from the Division of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Law Enforcement. October 30, 1990, CRAAC held educational seminar at Mansfield Town Hall. Dr. William Jobin spoke on "Mitigation of Aquifer Impacts by Local Board's". 1991 February 6, 1991, over 200 people attended CRAAC's conferenmon Underground Storage Tanks held at Stonehill College in Easton. May 18, 1991, the fourth Canoe River Spring Awareness Day was held at Ann's Place Restaurant in Norton. CRAAC received the state designation for the aquifer as an "Area of Critical Environmental Concern" from the Secretary of Environmental Affairs, 1992 April 11, 1992, CRAAC held a Lake Management Conference in conjunction with its fifth Canoe River Aquifer Spring Awareness Day. Speakers discussed watershed protection. October 1992, CRAAC submits application to EPA for Sole Source Aquifer Designation. 1993 May 23, 1993, the sixth Canoe River Spring Awareness Day was held at the Mansfield Fish and Game Club. The event centered on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's designation of the Canoe River Aquifer as a Sole Source Aquifer. May 26, 1993, CRAAC co-sponsored the Biofiltration Conference held at Borderland State Park. October 30, 1993, CRAAC sponsored a Land Use Conference at Stonehill College in Easton. The conference was geared toward town officials, builders, and engineers. Featured speaker Robert Lemire discussed creative land protection and development through local regulations. 1994 January 28, 1994, joint ACEC meeting (Hockomock Swamp and Canoe River Aquifer) in conjunction with Taunton Watershed Alliance. Approximately 150 people were in attendance. May 14, 1994, seventh Canoe River Spring Awareness Day was held at Red Mill Road in Easton. Speakers were from the Division of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Law Enforcement. 1995' . March 2, 1995, as part of the CRAAC's Land Protection Project, maps on open space and land uses within the Canoe River Aquifer were completed and distributed to each community. May 13, 1995, eighth Canoe River Spring Awareness Day held at Greeley's Pond in Foxborough. CRAAC presented Greg Mertz with a citation from President Clinton which recognized his Adopt -a- Stream Eagle Scout project which entailed clearing and marking trails around Greeles Pond. Tour of pond using these trails was conducted by Foxborough Conservation Commission. y 1996 April 10, 1996, Shoreline Survey Workshop was conducted by Joan Kimball, Adopt -a -Stream Program. Volunteer teams were assigned areas along the river and surveys scheduled for May 3 - 5. May, 1996, Educational Video on the Canoe River Aquifer completed. First showing will be Canoe River Awareness Day. May 11, 1996, ninth Canoe River Spring Awareness Day held in Norton at the water department's well N6. Summaries of Shoreline Survey of Canoe River along with photographs were presented. In addition to these events, CRAAC over the years has had many guest officials speak at the committee's regular meetings and has participated with exhibits and speakers at many events.