FRIENDS OF HERRING RIVER

July 2024 - Events & Updates

JOIN US!! Friends of Herring River's 1st Annual


Symposium 2024: Saltmarsh Science in Action

Thursday, August 1, 2024

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Orleans-Eastham Elks Lodge

10 Mckoy Rd, Eastham MA



Scientific Presentations & Group Discussion:

Saltmarsh Importance

& the Herring River Restoration

Danielle Perry, PhD

NOAA Restoration Center

Fish to Fowl: Monitoring Herring River Estuary's Wild Residents

Jackie Fouse, PhD

Friends of Herring River

Duck Harbor: Consequences & Limitations

Meagan Eagle, PhD

USGS

Symposium also includes premiere showing of What's to Come,

eight-minute film about Herring River Restoration Project.

No cost to attend - Open to everyone! - Cash bar

Thank you to our sponsors.

This program is 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.
 "What's to Come" is the most recent film (~8min) about salt marsh function and Herring River Restoration Project. 

Click above to watch "What's to Come" and/or view it at our Symposium on August 1. Produced by Solano Film Collective and funded by MA DER and NOAA.

Herring River Restoration Project
  • At Chequessett Neck Road, bridge construction continues with the past few weeks focused on installation of tapered pipe piles, rebar, and concrete, to comprise the footing for bridge pier 2. Excavation and stone armor installation continues.
  • As planned, clean up for a staging area at Pole Dike Road (town pit) is complete and ready for use.
  • Ongoing patience from residents and visitors regarding construction activity is appreciated.The project team continues to assess data and designs for next project elements.

photos: Wes Stinson, Owners' Project Representative

Recent Interview:

John Portnoy, PhD on

"Saltwater Fish Return to Wellfleet's Herring River Floodplain"

Cape and Islands' (CAI) conversation between Elspeth Hay and John Portnoy, PhD, Retired NPS Ecologist & member of FHR Science Advisory Group, discusses ecological changes and the hope of restoration.

Check it out here: CAI Article

photo: National Park Service

Meet our New Intern

Camille Smokelin joins us for the summer to serve as Science Communications Intern. She is a rising senior at Tufts University studying Applied Environmental Studies with a minor in Dance. She is passionate about community environmental education and arts activism. Welcome to the team, Camille!

Jobs Alert!

Seeking team members!


Full-time with benefits, part-time, or flexible roles available. 

Hybrid remote + on-site in Wellfleet.

Let’s connect:  application@herringriver.org



Do you want to live on Cape with meaningful, paid work*? Or change from remote to local contribution?

Skills in 1 or more of these?:



*no housing provided, unfortunately

We're grateful for the donations in response to FHR's Summer Appeal (acknowledgement letters forthcoming), or at any time, as we continue to support the HRRP with many services and skills, connect with local community, and seek to grow our team and areas of contribution.

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

Friends of Herring River is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. 


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Wellfleet, MA 02667

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