Making Space: Restoring Cranberry Bogs for Marsh Migration

I'm pleased to announce that Andrea Jerabek has joined our ecological restoration program at Mass Audubon and will be assuming a significant role in the management of the Making Space award. Andrea has experience in coastal restoration and recently managed a marine biology graduate program at Northeastern University. Expect to hear from Andrea soon to make connections, update workplans and timelines, and explore new ideas for maximizing this opportunity together.

Both pilot projects are underway. First, the Upper Coonamessett River Wetlands Complex Project - led by the Town of Falmouth - has completed final designs and permitting and is now in bidding for construction. The Making Space Project will contribute $1.6M to project implementation thanks for NOAA. Second, the Marks Cove Wetlands Restoration Project recently hired our project engineer (Fuss & O'Neill) and has launched the assessment and design phase. Community engagement will commence this fall and winter.