Private Organizations Town of Dennis: Private Organizations
DENNIS CONSERVATION TRUST P.O. Box 67 E. Dennis, MA 02641 PHONE: (508) 385-5990 FAX: (617) 526-5000 (please mark "Attention: Richard A. Johnston") E-MAIL: richard.johnston@wilmerhale.com WWW: http://dennisconservationtrust.org/ CONTACT: HOURS: No office hours. Call for information. A private nonprofit land trust accepting land donations and gifts to preserve open space in the Town of Dennis. Owns and maintains over 300 acres of conservation land. A member of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, Inc. PUBLICATIONS: No publications. FEES: Annual membership by sliding scale and land donation. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: No special programs. KEYWORDS: Dennis, Land Conservation, land Trusts, Wetlands, Wildlife OCEANQUEST, INC. Main Office: P.O. Box 1450, East Dennis, MA 02641 Dock Location: Waterfront Park, Water St., Woods Hole, MA 02543 PHONE: (508) 385-7656 or (800) 376-2326 FAX: Not available. E-MAIL: info@oceanquest.org CONTACTS: HOURS: Hands-On Discovery Cruises offered Spring through Fall. Office hours year-round. OceanQuest, Inc., is an organization firmly rooted in marine science education. The programs have proven to be highly successful in motivating and educating participants to the wonders of the ocean through hands-on teaching techniques. OceanQuest is a private, non-profit educational and research organization supported by private donations, grants, and fees. OceanQuest at-sea programs take place aboard a well-equipped U.S. Coast Guard certified research vessel that departs from Woods Hole. PUBLICATIONS: "Hands-On Oceanography," a series of 11 lessons covering the major concepts of ocean science; extensive teacher background material, data sheets, and suggestions for adapting the lessons to the classroom are included. "Activity Book/Journal," designed as a follow-up to the cruises; includes a variety of puzzles and games that reinforce ocean science study (grades 2-8). Other curriculum materials are available. FEES: Vary with program and group size. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: 2 hour Discovery Cruises and shore programs are offered to schools and groups in the spring and fall. The Discovery Cruise explores the major disciplines within oceanography. Shore/Marsh programs compliment the at-sea experience. OceanQuest is a state approved professional development provider. Mid-June through Labor Day a regular schedule of 90 min Hands-On Discovery Cruises are offered for the general public and groups. Discover Cuttyhunk Island Cruises August and September. Private Charters available. KEYWORDS: Educational Services for Schools, Groups and the General Public, Falmouth, Cruises, Tourism, Boat Charters, Woods Hole, Oceanography, Marine Education. Town Departments Town of Dennis: Town Departments
Town of Dennis PHONE: (508) 394-8300 FAX: (508) 394-8309 E-MAIL: Town.of.Dennis@ccsnet.com WWW: http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/ CONTACT: Don Waldo, Chairman HOURS: 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri. KEYWORDS: Dennis, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Wetlands, Wildlife Town of Dennis Dept. of Natural Resources 485 Main Street P.O. Box 1419 S. Dennis, MA 02660 PHONE: (508) 760-6123 FAX: (508) 394-8309 E-MAIL: gmacdonald@town.dennis.ma.us WWW: http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/ CONTACT: George MacDonald, Conservation Officer HOURS: 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday The Department of Natural Resources enforces the rules and regulations of hunting, fishing, shellfishing, and Wetlands Protection Act in the town. The Department deals with marshland, docks, illegal dumping, driving of recreational vehicles, parking and driving on the beach, and wildlife management programs. A map of Dennis Conservation Areas is available. The Department is involved in the local Waterfowl Project, Freshwater Ponds Project, Coyote population count, and dredging at the mouth of Swan River. The Department collects fees for shellfishing licenses and the use of 4- Wheel drive vehicles on beaches. KEYWORDS: Biology, Birds, Boating, Coastal Management And Planning, Conservation, Dennis, Natural Habitats, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Shellfisheries, Water Pollution, Wetlands, Wildlife Town of Dennis Health Board Town Hall Annex, 465 Main Street Dennisport, MA 02639 PHONE: (508) 760-6158 FAX: (508) 394-6289 E-MAIL: ndutson@town.dennis.ma.us or thayes@town.dennis.ma.us WWW: http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/ CONTACTS: HOURS: The Board of Health enforces the Massachusetts General Laws, the state Sanitary Code, the state Environmental Code, and local health regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, the location, construction and repair of septic systems, hazardous material storage and disposal, solid waste disposal, bathing water quality, private water supplies, private wells, and non- community public water supplies. The board regulates the use of pesticides/herbicides. The board has programs to monitor septic tanks (random testing using computer of individual systems), and to monitor underground storage tanks (if 15 years or older). The board handles surface water sampling and monitoring. Road runoff data is collected on certain surface water areas to monitor high bacteria counts. The board handles licenses and fees for septic trucks and systems, food establishments, garbage trucks, etc. KEYWORDS: Acid Rain, Biology, Coastal Ponds, Dennis, Health, Public, Red Tide, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Safety Standards, Seafood, Waste Disposal And Treatment, Water Quality, Water Pollution, Water Resources Town of Dennis Shellfish Officer P.O. Box 2060 S. Dennis, MA 02660 PHONE: (508) 760-6123 FAX: (508) 394-8309 E-MAIL: amarcy@town.dennis.ma.us WWW: http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/ CONTACT: Alan Marcy, Shellfish Officer, Asst. Natural Resources Officer HOURS: 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday Massachusetts General Laws requires coastal communities to have Shellfish Constables who are trained and experienced in shellfish management. Public safety is important when consuming the live perishable product. The Shellfish Department is responsible for managing shellfish resources with the town including recommendations for regulation, propagation, and enforcement of town and state regulations pertaining to shellfish. The Shellfish Department is involved in water quality issues to protect shellfish resources and handles shellfish licenses. Mr. Marcy also serves as a representative for the Town on the Coastal Resources Committee for Barnstable County. KEYWORDS: Aquaculture, Biology, Commercial Fisheries, Dennis, Educational Services For General Public, Educational Services For Children, Educational Services For Young Adults, Health, Lobster Fisheries, Marine Research, Natural Habitats, Nutrition, Oil Spills, Public, Recreational Fisheries, Red Tide, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Safety Standards, Shellfisheries, Tourism, Underwater Research, Water Quality, Water Pollution, Water Resources, Wetlands, Wildlife Schools Town of Dennis: Schools
Ezra H. Baker School (Public) 810 Route 28, West Dennis, MA 02670 (508) 398-7690 (508) 398-7693-FAX E-MAIL: laughtoa@dy-regional.k12.ma.us WWW: http://dy-regional.k12.ma.us/dyrsd/ehb.htm Principal: Kevin Depin Librarian: Arthur A. Laughton Science Dept. Coord.: Sharon Howard N. H. Wixon Middle School (Public) Last updated: January 9, 2013 | |||||||||||||
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