Town of Marion Seeks Input to Help Shape Future of Harbor and Waterways
MARION — The Town of Marion is inviting residents, boaters, waterfront property owners, business owners, fishermen and visitors to help shape the future of the community's harbor and waterways by participating in a public survey as part of the Marion Harbor Management Plan.
The Town is currently developing a community-driven Harbor Management Plan that will establish a long-term vision for Marion's harbors and waterways.
The plan will address a wide range of issues, including boating, navigation and public safety, waterfront infrastructure and services, commercial and recreational fishing, natural resources and water quality and coastal resilience.
The Harbor Management Plan is being funded through a $150,000 grant awarded to the Town of Marion through the Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council.
The grant allows the Town to undertake the planning process at no cost to local taxpayers while developing a roadmap for the future management of Marion's harbor and waterfront resources.
Community input is a critical component of the planning process. Following a well-attended public meeting held on April 28, the Town has launched a public survey to gather additional feedback from residents and stakeholders about existing challenges, priorities, and opportunities for improvement along Marion's waterfront.
The Town is partnering with the Urban Harbors Institute at UMass Boston to develop the Harbor Management Plan.
The Urban Harbors Institute is an applied research institute within UMass Boston's School for the Environment that works with coastal communities to promote sustainable natural resources and thriving waterfronts through research, planning, public engagement and education.
Survey responses will help identify community priorities and inform recommendations that will guide future decisions related to harbor operations, waterfront access, environmental stewardship, infrastructure investments and long-term resilience planning.
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to complete the survey here by June 26.
For more information about the Marion Harbor Management Plan, visit the Urban Harbors Institute project page at Urban Harbors Institute Current Projects Page.
Anyone with questions can contact Shannon Hogan at Urban Harbors Institute by emailing Shannon.Hogan@umb.edu.
