Four years ago, our team began monitoring a uniquely threatened Massachusetts population of the typically saltwater species, the Threespine stickleback. This population is unique in that it inhabits an urban freshwater pond, despite being typically a saltwater species, and is … Continued
Each year in late summer and early fall several of our field staff conduct surveys for bridle shiners. This is a small shiner species that is threatened and declining throughout much of its range and is listed as a species … Continued
You pick up a peculiar scent in the marsh today. Delicious, you muse with interest, and the thought sets your turtle-tummy a-rumbling. Bright yellow dots adorn a smooth carapace, and this pretty turtle shell glides just under the surface of … Continued
Last week was the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973, one of the most important tools for modern conservation in the U.S.A. and a model for similar laws among the states as well as other nations. … Continued
As longtime residents know, New England winters are nothing to sneeze at. Keeping roads clear and safe to drive on is a priority during snowy and icy weather, and one of the most effective ways to do that is to … Continued