FRIENDS OF HERRING RIVER
AUGUST 2024
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FHR Symposium: Salt Marsh Science in Action
~ Recap & Gratitude ~
Thank you presenters, participants, and sponsors!
- The 2-hour program provided clear, accessible information on the importance of healthy salt marshes for ecosystems, wildlife, and the climate.
- Presenters discussed restoration strategies, species in the Herring River Estuary, and early data on natural shifts, all prior to changes from the Herring River Restoration Project (HRRP).
- The premiere of the HRRP film "What's to Come" was well received, clarifying the rationale, efforts, and expected outcomes.
- Over 90 attendees, including local property owners, scientists, nonprofit representatives, conservation trusts, and research institutions, participated.
- Thoughtful questions and valuable connections were made throughout the program.
Due to the dynamic topics, including some draft data/findings, presenters asked that slides and recordings not be posted afterwards - thanks for understanding.
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Thanks to Elks Lodge Eastham-Orleans for generously hosting and supporting this event with volunteers and great technology.
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Symposium Speakers
left to right
Jackie Fouse, Board, FHR
Meagan Eagle, USGS
Danielle Perry, NOAA Restoration Center
Christa Drew, FHR
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This program was supported in part by a grant from the Wellfleet Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency and by Cape Cod 5 bank. | |
Save the Date:
Annual Meeting, Friends of Herring River
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Chequessett Club, Main Clubhouse
680 Chequessett Neck Road, Wellfleet, MA 02667
Program & speaker details to follow.
Please join us for light refreshments & cash bar.
All are welcome!
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FHR in the community ... stop by the table at the Wellfleet Farmers Market
Wednesdays from 8:00 am-12:00 noon
200 Main Street, Wellfleet MA
FHR will be there next on August 14th.
New educational pamphlets are now available with thanks to FHR's Science Advisory Group.
Many thanks to Beth Chapman, FHR Board of Directors, for tabling and fielding questions and suggestions.
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Job Description
Send resume/inquiry: application@herringriver.org
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Job Search - Financial Planning
& Analysis Manager
Seeking a detail-oriented, skilled individual with experience in budgeting, grant/contract management, cash flow projections, and financial analysis.
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Herring River Restoration Project | |
- At FHR we are getting some questions about the HRRP construction efforts and the timelines for the next project elements...
- We suggest going to Chequessett Neck Road to see that bridge/water control structure work, actively underway.
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As the project team schedules and prepares meetings with project updates for the fall, FHR will share meeting information. photos: Wes Stinson, Owners' Project Representative
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FHR's Summer Appeal, a first for this active nonprofit of 15 years, ends on August 31, 2024. There is still time to respond with your support of the team and efforts which support the dynamic HRRP. Acknowledgement letters and a year-end appeal, are ahead. THANK YOU!
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Your Donation Makes a Difference!
FHR Mission: to inspire and accelerate restoration of estuaries and ecosystems for the benefit of nature and all people.
To donate, please click HERE
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Friends of Herring River is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
1580 Rt. 6, #5
Wellfleet, MA 02667
(508) 214-0656
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