Hand Ditch Maintenance

Each year our crew completes thousands of feet of Hand Ditch Maintenance in Northeastern Massachusetts. The goal of each Hand Ditch Maintenance project is to restore flow to an existing body of moving water. This action prevents new flooding which can create ideal breeding spots for mosquitoes. 

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Before Hand Ditch Maintenance (left) and after (right) in Lynnfield (10/2020)
 

As Beavers create blockages in running water ditches, we cannot do any Hand Ditch or Mechanized Maintenance if beavers are currently living on site or may return. The District does not conduct beaver trapping at this time. 

NameTitlePhone (Cell)
Steven PrzyjemskiWetlands Project Coordinator(978) 992-6968