Northeast Region Highlights
Fostering institutions care for young northern red-bellied cooters until they are larger than the palm of a hand. Credit: Bridget Macdonald/USFWS |
In Massachusetts, some young turtles get a head start in schoolFebruary 21, 2019 - In the 1980s, scientists were concerned about the decline of northern red-bellied cooters in Massachusetts. They estimated that there were only 200 northern red-bellied cooters left in the state?—?and they could all be found in just 12 ponds in Plymouth County. So they sent them to school. Since the initiation of the student-led program to raise turtles, 4,334 head-started cooters have been released into 33 sites in eastern Massachusetts. |
Replacing poorly functioning culverts with fish-friendly culverts like this one helps increase fish passage and reduce risk of flooding during extreme weather events. Credit: USFWS |
Service takes aim at restoring rivers and river systems across the NortheastFebruary 6, 2019 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is working with partners across the Northeast to remove aging dams, install fish-friendly culverts and bridges and eliminate other obstructions to restore rivers and river systems to their natural condition. In the past year, FWS awarded more than $1 million in funding for restoration projects throughout the Northeast. FWS announced 22 projects funded through the Service’s National Fish Passage Program (NFPP), which is dedicated to removing barriers to aquatic connectivity and restoring healthy river habitat. Collectively, the projects will restore 1,442 miles of river habitat, which will improve mobility for migratory fish and host fishes for mussels, reduce risks of flooding to communities and enhance recreational opportunities. |
Patty Doerr, left, helps to assemble the living shoreline. Credit: Mary Conti/TNC |
Stronger coast, stronger partners: Patty DoerrDecember 6, 2018 - Since the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and partners began to rebuild the Atlantic Coast after Hurricane Sandy, it’s been impossible for any one group to stand alone. Agencies partnered to bring relief to stricken areas, communities came together to share and pool resources, and many, many organizations dedicated themselves to repairing the coast—and preparing it for the future. |
Credit: Borough of Belmar, NJ |
Federal grants have a BIG impact on New Jersey boating facilitiesDecember 6, 2018 - Using Boating and Infrastructure Grants (BIG) administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program (WSFR), as well as many contributions from state and local partners, several projects will begin to rebuild and fortify boating facilities on the New Jersey coast. |
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