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MassWildlife to start spring salamander study 

7/01/2019 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

After 14 years, MassWildlife is reassessing a previously rare salamander in the state.

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MassWildlife is partnering with Zoo New England to study and monitor wood turtles 

4/30/2019 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

A new three-year project is underway to help conserve wood turtles in eastern Massachusetts.

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More mussels mean cleaner water 

3/26/2019 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

Help freshwater mussels to improve water quality.

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Founding leader of MassWildlife’s Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program retires 

2/27/2019 MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program

Dr. Tom French retires from Assistant Director position.

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Hate pigeon poop? Save peregrine falcons. 

1/31/2019 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Helping peregrine falcons may help you save on car washes.

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A prescription for fire 

1/03/2019 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Planning for habitat management, like a prescribed burn, takes time and precision.

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Bald eagle numbers on the rise! 

11/30/2018 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

2018 saw a record number of bald eagle nests in Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts Interagency Wildfire Crew assists with Canadian wildfires 

7/26/2018 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Members of the MassWildlife prescribed fire crew recently assisted in securing wildfires in the Province of Québec.

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Rare plant found on Cape Cod 

7/25/2018 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Earlier this month, botanists found American chaffseed on Cape Cod, a federally endangered plant that hasn't been seen in Massachusetts since 1965.

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Citizen science helps endangered species 

6/29/2018 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Tell us when and where you see rare plants and animals!

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Spotted Turtle focus of new grant 

3/01/2018 Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

State Wildlife Grant focuses conservation efforts on Spotted Turtles.