Over the last eight years, the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission has taken steps to stop flooding at the town-owned Goldavitz Bog, which has in effect, violated state law.

Due to a consistent flooding problem, the commission has adjusted the flumes of the dike system at the 75-acre property located off of Old Indian Trail.

“At the adjoining Grassi Bog property, they noticed overtopping of the dike system that resulted in overtopping at [Goldavitz Bog] as well,” said Town Administrator Paul Dawson. “They made cuts to relieve pressure.”

However, the commission did not secure approval from the Conservation Commission to adjust the flumes. This is in direct violation of the state’s Wetlands Protection Act, Dawson said.

To resolve the matter, Dawson said Town Counsel Jon Witten and Open Space Acquisition Commission member John Rockwell have met with Wareham representatives of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, a federal agency.

“They have developed a management plan that includes the restoration of the dike system,” Dawson said during Tuesday night’s Selectmen meeting. “We need to get the Conservation Commission on board.”

The Selectmen granted Dawson approval to request that the Conservation Commission issue an administrative order allowing the town to implement the plan designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Dawson said engineers have estimated that the repairs would cost $42,000, which the Natural Resources Conservation Service would fund.

“I don’t anticipate any problems with the Conservation Commission,” Dawson said. “There is a threat to the bogs. It’s a problem and we need to fix it.”