The summer of 2015 was marked by a big data collection push to help identify and prioritize problem in-stream barriers throughout the PIE-Rivers region. In June, field crews began the arduous task of collecting precise measurements including bridge dimensions and…
The 5th Annual Meeting of the River Herring Network will take place on Thursday, October 15th from 10:30AM-4:00PM at the Pembroke Public Library on 142 Center St. This year the meeting is being hosted by the Pembroke Herring Fisheries Commission…
Great Marsh Coalition 2015 Sea Level Rise Symposium Great Marsh Communities in Action Join fellow local officials, residents, and partners to explore and discuss case studies of adaptation efforts to address sea level rise impacts in the Great Marsh Where:…
The Parker River Clean Water Association was among the recipients of Massachusetts Environmental Trust funding announced in July 2015 for a Blandings turtle project in Boxford. Parker River Clean Water Association (Boxford) - $44,000 has been awarded for head-starting Blanding's…
The Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) is requesting project applications to restore and conserve habitat necessary to support coastal, estuarine-dependent, and diadromous fish species along the Atlantic Coast. Federal funding available under the National Fish Habitat Action Plan through…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Funding for Coastal Communities to Combat Effects of Climate Change BOSTON – Wednesday, May 13, 2015 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) will solicit Requests for Response…
NOAA Announces $9 Million in Grants to Improve Coastal Community Resilience Two new NOAA grant programs will help coastal communities and their managers create on-the-ground projects to make them more resilient to the effects of extreme weather events, climate hazards,…
The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Ecological Restoration seeks qualified applicants for the position of Ecological Restoration Specialist (Environmental Analyst III). The Ecological Restoration Specialist will manage selected river restoration projects with a focus on dam removal. The…
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is excited to announce the River Herring Program Fall 2015 Request for Proposals. Visit the River Herring website for details about the RFP, the application process, and the River Herring Business Plan. Please distribute…
Registration is underway for the upcoming Merrimack Valley workshop series on best management practices in stormwater management. Workshops are geared to municipal managers and front-line employees operating and maintaining public infrastructure and facilities. Information and on-line registration for each of…