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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...
Join Us! FHR Symposium 2024: Saltmarsh Science in Action – August 1st @ 4pm
Join us to learn and discuss about Duck Harbor, saltmarsh function, species, and Herring River Restoration Project. August 1 2024 @ 4-7pm, Orleans-Eastham Elks Lodge. 3 excellent presenters and premiere screening What’s to Come (8min film) about the Project. No Cost to Attend. Cash bar. Hope to see you!
Seeking – Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Friends of Herring River River (FHR) is seeking an experienced, skilled, and detail-oriented individual to fill a new staff position - Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - adding essential capacity to a small and dedicated team. The candidate who is selected will...
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...
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...
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...
Vegetation Removal for Herring River Restoration Project to Continue
Cape Cod National Seashore, in partnership with Ducks Unlimited and the National Park Foundation, will begin to remove trees and shrubbery from areas of the Herring River floodplain. Clearing the vegetation will help promote the growth of native saltmarsh vegetation...
Chequessett Neck Road Bridge Construction Update – February 2024
CHEQUESSETT NECK BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Following a brief pause, as the contractor awaited installation of two new Verizon utility poles, MIG construction will resume work the week of February 19th installing utility conduits and manholes in the existing layout of...
Herring River Restoration Project: Low Lying Roads – Construction Update
HERRING RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT: LOW LYING ROADS - CONSTRUCTION UPDATE New England Boring Contractors will be conducting geotechnical boring work at five locations along the low-lying roads stretching from Pole Dike Road and Bound Brook Island Road in Wellfleet...
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...
Chequessett Neck Road Bridge Construction Update – December 2023
CHEQUESSETT NECK BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE MIG Construction has completed installation of the temporary bridge piers and spans. The temporary roadway has been paved and the temporary storm water system is fully installed. Upcoming work will include: Installation of...
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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