Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources Goals and Mission:

• Protect the public health and safety on Mashpee waterways with patrols, and maintenance of signs and navigational aids.
• Enforce Shellfish and Waterways By-Laws and General Laws.
• Manage, monitor, protect and when necessary restore the aquatic natural resources including shellfish, water quality and waterways.  Restoration includes shellfish propagation and water quality monitoring.
• Educate the public about shellfish and waterways uses, regulations and issues.
• Advise Mashpee Boards, Commissions, Committees and Departments as needed regarding shellfish and waterways.