Coasts and Oceans

Major Funding Announced for Crab Meadow Marsh Restoration

December 09, 2024 — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded $429K to the Լ��Ƶ to develop a restoration plan for Crab Meadow’s marsh.

Coastal Resilience

Saltmarsh Sparrow research expands at Great Meadows Marsh

October 30, 2024 — Scientists completed nest surveys, banding, and attached radio transmitters to birds to gather data that will guide future restoration

Coastal Resilience

An Osprey in flight against a blue sky holding a fish in its talon.

Researchers Sound the Alarm Over the Chesapeake Bay’s Ospreys

May 13, 2024 — In the world’s largest population of the fish-eating raptors, reproductive rates have fallen below DDT-era lows. Scientists say overfishing by one company is to blame.

Conservation News

Ten high school-aged youth stand and kneel together, all wear orange t-shirts indicating they are Salt Marsh Stewards.

2023 Coastal Season Report Out

November 30, 2023 — Over 20,000 marsh grasses planted, youth employment expands, shorebirds have a record-breaking year

Coastal Stewardship

A black and white seabird floats in blue water.

Warmer Oceans Are Driving More Frequent Seabird Die-Offs, Preventing Populations From Recovering

August 31, 2023 — A new study used long-term volunteer data to show that marine heatwaves are linked to mass avian mortality at sea.

Climate

Saltmarsh Stewards, dressed in bright orange shirts, guide a group of people through the marsh plantings.

Stratford’s Great Meadows Salt Marsh Gets a $4M Refresh

August 30, 2022 — 12 local “Salt Marsh Stewards” from Stratford and Bunnell high schools, along with three crew leaders, over 150 volunteers, elected officials, and partners, have helped turn the marsh back into a haven for wildlife and the local community.

Coastal Resilience