Protect Land, Protect Water

Editor:
For 11 years I had the privilege of living on Goose Pond enjoying the beauty and serenity. As a washashore I learned about the surrounding area and its importance to our water supply. The 19 acres of forest will continue to ensure groundwater replenishment and natural filtration of rain and snowmelt. The forest removes excess carbon from the atmosphere which is stored in native plants. It is located within several sensitive water areas. Having a safe water supply protects 100 percent of our citizens as well as future generations.
I encourage Chatham voters to attend the annual town meeting in May and vote to instruct the select board to sign a conservation restriction to protect this last 19 acres of forest in perpetuity.
Please vote to protect our water supply for all of our citizens and future generations.

Margaret Stenberg

Chatham