Miacomet Pond Dredging Update

Nantucket has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Inland Dredging Pilot Round, part of the Massachusetts Dredging Program, managed by the Massachusetts State Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED). This funding will support the dredging of Miacomet Pond to enhance water quality and recreational opportunities.

The Natural Resources Department and Nantucket Land Bank, in collaboration with Geosyntec and the Horsley Witten Group, are currently in the planning and permitting stages of the dredging project. This effort aims to significantly improve the ecological health and recreational value of Miacomet Pond.

The grant was part of a highly competitive cycle, with a total of $4 million available statewide and $14 million in grant requests submitted. Nantucket is proud to have received a quarter of the statewide funding, underscoring the importance and impact of this project.

The Town of Nantucket extends its sincere gratitude to EOED for their support.

For official updates on this matter, visit Miacomet Pond Dredge Plan.