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September HRRP Update

Construction at Chequessett Neck Road, Wellfleet: The temporary bridge is complete and being used effectively with one lane of directed traffic. The removal of the existing dike and construction of the new bridge/water control structure is in process for completion in...

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FHR Annual Meeting – Sept. 11 @ 4pm in Wellfleet

This Annual Meeting includes a brief business meeting, 15-year highlights, awards, and reflections. It takes place on Wednesday, September 11 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the Chequessett Club, Main Clubhouse (860 Chequessett Neck Road in Wellfleet). Light refreshments will...

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Spring Nature Walks!

Join us for our FREE Spring Nature Walks! Click on the titles below to sign up! Birds of the Herring River Estuary Sat., May 18, 8:00 am-10:00 am Led by John Hanlon A walk along the mouth of the Herring River and the Gut to view and learn about seasonal and native...

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Construction Begins on Permanent Chequessett Neck Road Bridge

CHEQUESSETT NECK BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE MIG has begun work on the permanent bridge, beginning with the installation of steel sheeting around the perimeter of their current work zone. MIG's upcoming work will focus on installation of stone armor scour protection...

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Temporary Bridge is Open on Chequessett Neck Road!

CHEQUESSETT NECK BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Following a brief pause, the installation of utility poles, conduits, manholes, and safety features were the final steps before Eversource and Verizon transferred power and telecom utilities across the temporary bridge. On...

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Vegetation Removal at Duck Harbor to Continue This Winter

Cape Cod National Seashore, in partnership with Ducks Unlimited, will continue to remove dead trees and shrubbery from the Duck Harbor area of the park. Clearing the dead vegetation has helped promote the growth of native saltmarsh vegetation as well as lower fire...

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Announcing Our Year-End Appeal!

Essential capacity & building bridges  For nearly fifteen years, FHR has built deep relationships and environmental knowledge and added essential advocacy and capacity to the Herring River Restoration Project (HRRP). The HRRP co-owners, the National Park Service...

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