Open Space and Recreation Plan - Town of Natick
Open Space and Recreation Plan - Town of Natick
Open Space and Recreation Plan - Town of Natick
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Draft 9-16-11<br />
In addition to the fish stocking programs, the Division <strong>of</strong> Fisheries <strong>and</strong> Wildlife, in conjunction with<br />
other state <strong>and</strong> federal agencies, have begun a program to restore anadromous fish runs in the<br />
Charles River. It is anticipated that the once abundant shad, alewife, <strong>and</strong> blueback herring<br />
populations will begin to increase once the construction <strong>of</strong> fish ladders along the Charles River has<br />
been completed, <strong>and</strong> sixty miles <strong>of</strong> the Charles River will again be open to anadromous fish.<br />
2. Vernal Pools<br />
Vernal Pools certified by NHESP in <strong>Natick</strong> are listed in Table 10. Vernal pools are unique wildlife<br />
habitats best known for the amphibians <strong>and</strong> invertebrate animals that use them to breed. Vernal<br />
pools, also known as ephemeral pools, autumnal pools, <strong>and</strong> temporary woodl<strong>and</strong> ponds, typically fill<br />
with water in the autumn or winter due to rising ground water <strong>and</strong> rainfall <strong>and</strong> remain ponded<br />
through the spring <strong>and</strong> into summer. Vernal pools dry completely by the middle or end <strong>of</strong> summer<br />
each year, or at least every few years. Occasional drying prevents fish from establishing permanent<br />
populations. Many amphibian <strong>and</strong> invertebrate species rely on breeding habitat that is free <strong>of</strong> fish<br />
predators. (Mass DWELE). [REFERENCE UNCLEAR]<br />
TABLE 10<br />
VERNAL POOLS<br />
Pool ID Number Street Address Parcel ID<br />
1 905 Winter Street 04-0000010C<br />
2 906 Winter Street<br />
251 South Main<br />
04-0000010CK<br />
3 1370 Street 59-00000010<br />
4 1583 45 Lakeview Avenue 50-00000063<br />
5 1623 21 Mill Street 49-00000226<br />
6 1982 12 Front Street 54-0000070<br />
7 1983 Cedar Street 54-0000065F<br />
8 1984 42 Leach Lane 54-0000080<br />
9 2023 Devin Drive 08-0000035C<br />
10 2025 21 Mill Street 49-00000226<br />
11 2123 26 Kensington Road 09-0000009A<br />
12 2413 11 Oakl<strong>and</strong> Street 51-00000119<br />
13 2713 50 Kensington Road 09-0000010B<br />
14 2777 107 Pleasant Street 70-00000003<br />
15 2991 109 Pleasant Street 70-0000002C<br />
16 3142 Tech Circle 09-00000028<br />
17 5087 155 Glen Street 78-0000004A<br />
18 5088 155 Glen Street 78-0000004A<br />
Italicized Vernal Pools are new additions since the 2002 <strong>Natick</strong> OSRP<br />
Sources: MassGIS <strong>and</strong> Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program.<br />
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