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| Issue | Recommended Action | Responsible and Potential Partners | Potential Funding* | Timeline |
| Capacity-building | Implement Phase II (Groton) and Phase III Stormwater Program (Dunstable) | DEP/ MRPC/ NMCOG/ NRWA/ RPAs/ Towns | 319*/ 604b/ EO 418 | M to L |
| Capacity-building | Evaluate need for updating FEMA maps for this area (Dunstable, Groton, Pepperell) | FEMA/ Towns | I | |
| Capacity -building | Acquire GIS capacity and inventory/prioritize parcels | MassGIS/Municipalities/RPAs | EO 418/ Planning for Growth | M to L |
| Open Space | Promote open space protection in Pepperell center upriver through Dunstable to Hollis townline | DEM/ Land Trusts/ NRWA/ Towns | Community Preservation Act/ DCS Self help/ LCIPS | I to L |
| Open Space | Protect important herpetofauna habitat of state-wide importance i.e.: promote alternative road crossing options for the turtles and salamanders (Dunstable, Groton) | DEM/ DFWELE/ Land Trusts/ NRWA/ Towns | Community Preservation Act/ DCS Self help/ LCIPS | I to L |
| Recreation | Assure the continuation of the Ayer to Dunstable Rail Trail to Hollis | DEM/ Land Trust/s NRWA/ Towns | DEM Trails/ TEA 21 | I to M |
| Recreation | Promote the development of a greenway committee in Dunstable & Pepperell | Land Trusts/ NRWA/ Towns | Staff and volunteer time | I to L |
| Water Quality | Help develop and disseminate BMPs for small-scale, hobby type agricultural operations eg: horse stables (Dunstable, Groton, Pepperell) | DEP/ DFA/ MDC/ Middlesex Conservation District/ NRCS/ Towns | 319/ staff time | I to L |