Mass ECAN Fall 2022 Series

Join Mass ECAN for a series of field trips this fall that focus on exemplary climate change adaptation projects where DER and MVP support have come together. These events are opportunities to learn best practices and get out in the field to enjoy our natural resources and each other’s company. See below for more details!

Field trips

• Lyman Pond Dam Removal, Southampton - 9/7 at 11:00am - 1:00pm (rain date 9/8)

  • Mass ECAN members had a great time touring the dam removal site on the Manhan River, witnessing a fish sampling by MassWildlife, and enjoying local ice cream with their peers! We also observed site restoration actions and discussed the importance of woody/complex habitat/stream connectivity for fisheries from a climate adaptation lens.

• Coonamessett River Restoration, Falmouth - 9/22 at 11:00am - 1:00pm (rain date 9/23)

  • We heard about this project at our last in-person conference, and now we got the opportunity to visit it – at the best time of year! Mass ECAN members toured the recently restored cranberry bog that’s now a flourishing wetland, as well as the new John Parkers Bridge that crosses the Coonamessett. We learned more about bog restoration, climate change adaptation, and how health is being restored to this wetland ecosystem.

• Sucker Brook Restoration, Pepperell - 10/13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm (rain date 10/14)

  • We toured the dam removal and culvert replacement sites in Keyes Parker Conservation Area, and saw the natural beauty of this coldwater resource! We discussed municipal infrastructure and ecology and the importance of stream connectivity and coldwater streams.

Photos courtesy of Hillary King and Zoe Murphy.

These events are hosted by Mass ECAN, the MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program, the MA Division of Ecological Restoration, and local partners.

Thank you to our Sponsors

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