Each time we do a managed marsh channel clearing project, the entire team gets a little better at it. This year, working on the BKS tract North Course Channel Clearing Project, Phase 2, we are working at breakneck speed and with no adverse surprises. The idea is to get the channel fully functional as managed marsh, and do so for the absolute least amount of time necessary. We strive to put these marsh complexes back into service for the NBHCP’s “Covered Species” as soon as practical. (Primarily, this is for the benefit of the giant garter snake.) Last summer, we did ponds D, H and L in 22 days. We might beat that with this year’s ponds M and N.
They’re back!
We are so pleased to see one of the NBHCP’s “Covered Species,” the Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia), back on Conservancy property! Going back 15 years, the owl used to be seen frequently on Conservancy mitigation lands. At the time, we documented too-common depredation of them by dogs from nearby residential… Continue Reading They’re back!