M&A Wetland Consultants - Public Sector Projects

Mason & Associates, Inc. Wetland Consultants

PUBLIC SECTOR

Town-wide Wetlands Mapping & Conservation Project - N. Kingstown, RI

Mason & Associates led a team of professional wetland scientists in the mapping and classification of wetlands throughout the Town of North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The Town of North Kingstown funded the project with assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Aerial photograph interpretation, field surveys, and geographic information system (GIS) mapping were all prepared for the Town to assist in their open space preservation efforts. Mason & Associates also contributed to the public participation and land use planning components of the project.

West Side Master Plan - Aquidneck Island, RI

Mason & Associates assisted the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) in the development of a West Side Master Plan for the Island. This involved meeting with a task force to develop project criteria and alternative land use scenarios. Public work sessions were also organized to educate the public about the project, brainstorm new ideas, and get public input on the criteria and land use scenarios. Mason & Associates also compiled existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for the AIPC and created original coverages, including detailed maps for the three land use scenarios. Throughout the development process, Mason & Associates helped the AIPC to meet their specific objectives, including the achievement of the Shared Island Vision by incorporating the four elements, A Livable Landscape, Social Well Being, Alternative Modes of Transportation, and Strong Economy, into the planning process.

Bowdish Reservoir Wildlife Analysis - Gloucester, RI
	Mason & Associates prepared a baseline wildlife inventory and impact assessment for the RI Department of Environmental Management concerning their plans to repair the dam at the Bowdish Reservoir. Principal impacts involved the lowering of the reservoir's water level during construction. The wildlife analysis led to project revisions to avoid rare species impacts.

Last updated on 08/12/2011 by DSB