FHR 2025 Science Symposium: Water, Fresh & Salty

Aug 12, 2025

Our 2nd Annual symposium was a success. Thanks for funds and support from Wellfleet Cultural Council, Cape Cod 5 bank, Eastham-Orleans Elks Lodge and Eben Portnoy.

Video timestamps are listed beside each of the 3 presentations.

0:40 Current Topics in Wellfleet – Natural Resource Advisory Board & newly formed Friends of Wellfleet Ponds
by: Herb Gstalder, Laura Hewitt , Gary Kreamer

12:47 White Gold: How Oysters Support Estuarine Health, Aquaculture, and Restoration
by: Patrick Temple, Coastal Restoration Project Manager, Cape Cod Conservation District

29:57 Agriculture in Salt Marshes: Historic Activity & Modern-day Impacts
by: Hillary Sullivan, PhD, Friends of Herring River