Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

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Welcome to the Narragansett Bay Research Reserve's newsletter. Twice a year the Reserve will publish a community newsletter to keep you updated on Reserve happenings, upcoming events, and current projects. Ideas for features, calendars, and news clips are welcomed. Please contact Kristin Van Wagner, 401-683-1478 with ideas.


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Volume 10 - Summer 2009
At-a-Glance:
Prudence Island's Changing Salt Marshes Algae as an Indicator of Environmental Change in Narr Bay Updates from the Coastal Training Program Restoring Native Forests on Prudence Island New NBNERR Technical Reports Series Summer Calendar Impacts of Development on Breeding Bird Habitats Alternative Spring Break 2009 Will Cleaning up Narr Bay Impact the Food Web? Teachers on the Estuary Wish List


Volume 9 - Winter 2008
At-a-Glance:
High Speed Water Quality Monitoring 2008 Sustainable Fishing Contest Results Updates from the Coastal Training Program The Value of Fringing Salt Marshes Reading the Water Quality Wading Birds Dining in the Salt Marsh A Simpler Time - Recounting a Day of Biking on Prudence Island Teacher Training Grant Join the Backyard Bird Count


Volume 8 - Summer 2008
At-a-Glance:
Wading Birds at Risk Eelgrass Report is Published Updates from the Coastal Training Program College Students Assist with Community Project Summer Calendar Thank You Woodcutters! Farewell Harbor Seals PI Beaches Cleaned for Earth Day NBRR Welcomes New Staff Members


Volume 7 - Winter 2007
At-a-Glance:

Impacts of an Invasive Crab -- The Asian Shore Crab Welcome Back Seals! Updates from the Coastal Training Program From the Manager: A Year In Review Education Updates Mapping the BayScape Invitation to the Holiday Open House on 12/12/07 Farewell to Christine Comeau and Tom Kutcher



Volume 6 - Summer 2007
At-a-Glance:
Summer 2007 Calendar of Events Blount's Oysters Updates from the Coastal Training Program A Call for Volunteers Prudence Island Groundwater Task Force Workshop on June 23, 2007 Using Fire to Manage Forests North End Recreation Day Planned for August 12, 2007 Annual Prudence Island Butterfly Count with Audubon Society of RI



Volume 5 - Winter 2006
At-a-Glance:
Eelgrass Mapping in Narragansett Bay Community Connections Calendar is Up and Running Marine Discovery Camp is a Hit! Prudence Island Telephone Survey 2006 International Coastal Cleanup – Photos and Story Partnerships are Key to the Reserve's Success Clean the Bay Hauls an Abandoned Sailboat from Prudence Island An Invitation to the Holiday Open House Water Quality Data Goes Live!

Volume 4 - Summer 2006
At-a-Glance:
Summer 2006 Calendar of Events Updates from the Manager and CTP Annual Songbird Survey Explaining Saltmarsh Dieback Friday Fundays at the Lab & Learning Center An Invitation to the Summer Open House The Reserve Welcomes a New Staff Member

Volume 3 - Fall/Winter 2005

Volume 2 - Summer 2005


Volume 1 - Winter/Spring 2005

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