Project Update: 1/7/2022

After a couple weeks of preparation, the contractor at Oxboro Lake ramped up operations this week. Tree removal is nearly complete, with the exception of a few scattered trees away from the main groupings. The trees are being shredded on site and will be reused to build haul roads down to the lake. A few trees are being saved that will be placed in the pond for habitat roosts once the excavation work is done.

Several residents have noted the presence of bald eagles in the area, so staff contacted the US Fish & Wildlife Service to discuss ways to minimize disruption. The Migratory Bird office explained that eagles have become quite accustomed to human activities and did not consider our work too disruptive given the short duration of our work.

Next week, the contractor will build the haul roads and start excavating sediment. Hauling is estimated to continue through the end of February, if below-freezing temperatures persist.