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Town Brook Restoration Complete with Removal of Holmes Dam

On Earth Day, April 22, 2019, we will celebrate the completion of the Town Brook restoration in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
April 18, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Restoring the Herring River in Wellfleet and Truro, Massachusetts

We are part of a team of federal, state, and town agencies and private organizations working to restore the Herring River system.
October 15, 2018 - Feature Story ,
750x500HerringRiver_NOAA.jpg In 1909, a dike installed at Chequessett Neck Road blocked the tides on the Herring River. Credit: Friends of Herring River.

Finding the Next Sebasticook

Restoring a smaller tributary to the Kennebec River yields historic river herring runs, bringing back fish, eagles, and revenue to the region.
September 14, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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10 years of Work on Patapsco River Culminates in Bloede Dam Removal Kickoff

NOAA, American Rivers, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and others celebrated the beginning of the most significant dam removal on the Patapsco River, which will soon be open for the first time in a century.
September 07, 2018 - Feature Story ,
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Meet Eric Hutchins, Habitat Restoration Biologist

One of Eric’s great skills is showing people of all ages the importance of the habitat they live in and around.
July 16, 2018 - Feature Story ,
750x500Eric-Hutchins_GARFO.jpg Habitat restoration biologist Eric Hutchins shows tiny eels to children. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

River Herring Are Running In Local Rivers

It's that time of year. River herring are returning to local rivers and streams to spawn. Learn about the efforts to count these fish during their annual migration.
April 20, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Fish ladder with fast moving water and a river herring swimming upstream.

21 Migratory Fish Facts That'll Make You Say, "I Never Knew That!"

To celebrate World Fish Migration Day, we are sharing a collection of migratory fish fact that will make you say, I never knew that!
April 19, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Rainbow smelt schooling near bottom.

Celebrate World Fish Migration Day!

On April 21, organizations from around the world celebrate World Fish Migration Day with events around the common theme of "Connecting Rivers, Fish, and People."
March 27, 2018 - Feature Story ,
Small stripped fish in school against rocky bottom.