Projects

Habitat Restoration and Protection to Enhance Salt Marsh Resilience to Sea Level Rise in the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve

Using geospatial data to develop locally applicable products for Maine marsh conservation leaders and Climate Ready Coast communities.

Embryonic chemical signals and their potential effects on maternal lobsters.

Are range-expanding species such as blue crab and black sea bass overlapping with American lobster in the Gulf of Maine? If so, what are the interactions between lobster and novel species?

The Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative is a network of trained volunteers, scientists, and state and federal workers who monitor marine invasive species along the Gulf of Maine.

Cultural ecosystem services support and maintain place-based values, worldviews, cultural identity, and well-being.

Using Photovoice to engage diverse communities & perspectives

As southern Maine communities prepare for climate change, a decision-support tool, place-based knowledge resources, and conceptual designs will help prepare the region for adapting to increasing threats from coastal hazards.

The Wells Reserve replaces or resurfaces paved roads, parking areas, and walkways in a multipart project beginning in spring 2023.

The New England Wild Flower Society's 2018 Pollinate New England project resulted in a pollinator garden planted along the reserve's entry walkway. It is maintained by master gardener volunteers.