Stakeholder Engagement

Tysam Tech led a comprehensive restoration effort for Great Pond, focusing on stakeholder engagement, expert collaboration, and community involvement. A multi-day Restoration Design Charrette was held on March 21-22, 2024, to review technical changes to Great Pond and present four (4) potential Action Scenario (AS) restoration options. Stakeholder input and expert testimony from this event were used to refine the knowledge base and support the development of a critical analysis report that will provide recommendations and evaluations of the four (4) AS approaches in collaboration with DPNR and technical experts.

A Community Sharing Event was scheduled for April 12, 2024. This event celebrated oral histories and local values tied to Great Pond while presenting key findings and project updates. Community feedback and preferences were gathered and incorporated into the final restoration plan. The event also addressed potential objections and highlighted the historical productivity of Great Pond, which further emphasized the potential benefits of restoring it as a functional, healthy fish nursery to support community and environmental well-being.