. Alewife Reservation & Alewife Brook master plan. Wetlands; Wetland conservation. FIGURE 18. Black-crowned night herons have been reported to roost in the area where the Little River leaves Little Pond. In summary, significant ecological resources were identified in the Alewife Reservation and Alewife Brook corridor, and for most of these resources, their value extended well beyond the boundaries of the study area. The area provides flood storage capacity to the whole subwatershed and to a "sewershed" that goes beyond the borders of the subwatershed. The wildlife habitat serves
. Alewife Reservation & Alewife Brook master plan. Wetlands; Wetland conservation. FIGURE 18. Black-crowned night herons have been reported to roost in the area where the Little River leaves Little Pond. In summary, significant ecological resources were identified in the Alewife Reservation and Alewife Brook corridor, and for most of these resources, their value extended well beyond the boundaries of the study area. The area provides flood storage capacity to the whole subwatershed and to a "sewershed" that goes beyond the borders of the subwatershed. The wildlife habitat serves to support animals that otherwise would struggle to survive in the sur- rounding four municipalities. Although not formally recognized, rare, endangered, and/or protected bird species use the area, as well as migrating FIGURE 19. A number of turtle species can be found in the Alewife Reservation such as these painted turtles. A3. Cultural and Socio-economic Resources The Alewife study area provides a rich chron- icle of the settlement and development of the New England coastal landscape, with many sites of historical interest and significance. The Reservation provides recreational opportuni- ties to surrounding communities and is ideally located relative to regional bike and pedestrian paths; proximity to public transportation, nearby playing fields and residential develop- ments; and easy access to roads and parking lots. Diverse land uses surround the study area, including commercial shopping districts, indus- trial and corporate centers, residential commu- nities of predominantly high density, and some public open space. The Alewife Brook Green- way serves as a utility corridor containing gas line easements, telephone lines, and sewer and storm drainpipes (Figure 20 illustrates cultural resources in the Reservation). More than a dozen citizen interest groups are focused on the Alewife study area. Prevalent is- sues include, but are not restricted to: reducing floodin
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