...to periodically take photos,
and make observations of Acton streams. |
| (click here to get a printable PDF version of this page) |
| Why? |
To document any changes since the 1998 visual shoreline survey conducted
by the Acton Stream Teams, and... |
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To help the Acton Conservation Commission distinguish between "perennial"
and "intermittent" streams in Acton. |
| Features |
Perennial Streams |
Intermittent Streams |
| Type of Stream Flow |
Flow year round, except under drought conditions |
Tend to dry up in the summer |
| Area of Protection per Law |
Up to 200 feet from stream edge |
Up to 100 feet from stream edge |
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| When? |
... at your convenience. Volunteers may visit a stream location just once
- or several times over the year. (Photos taken during late summer are
especially valuable in determining whether or not a stream is "perennial".) |
| Where? |
... any local stream or waterway, whether or not it was included in the
1998 survey. See the 1998 Shoreline Survey. Volunteers should not access private property unless they have permission
to do so. Good locations for observations are road crossings. |
| How? |
Print out and complete this "short" observation form and mail or drop it off with a photocopy of the USGS map location, and
any photographs, at the Natural Resources Department, Acton Town Hall,
472 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720 978-264-9631. |
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| Need more details? |
Contact Acton Stream Teams at info@actonstreams.org
or call: 978-264-9631 |
| In cooperation with the Acton Conservation Commission |
