Dig deeper at nature.org/explorema Conservation across the Commonwealth fa ll/ w i nte r 2011 2011 Year in Review: Coming Back to Nature director’s le tter A Year of Nature’s Comebacks To achieve our mission we must go beyond healing landscapes, and also ensure that we bring people back to nature. — Wayn e Klockn e r When I reflect on the past few months, I think about a year full of nature’s comebacks in Massachusetts. Sometimes the comebacks are quick and dramatic, like the verdant forests that return a year after a prescribed burn. Other comebacks take nature’s slow, deliberate pace, like restoring fish stocks in the Gulf of Maine. The comebacks that have inspired me most this year are about people. We had the pleasure of hosting summer interns from New York City through our Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future (LEAF) program. For some of these bright teens, this summer was their first real experience in nature. Others were coming back to nature. Either way, they worked long, hard hours improving our lands and revitalizing their souls. c o n s e rvati o n ac r o s s th e c o mm o n w ealth Published by The Nature Conservancy, 99 Bedford Street, 5th floor, Boston, MA 02111, ( 617) 532-8300. TRUSTEES Jeffrey Porter, Chair Tom Jones, Vice Chair David Leathers, Vice Chair Jose Alvarez Paul Bakstran Marcella Boelhouwer Sarah Broughel Charles Carlson Linda Deegan Bob Durand Paul Elias Another comeback took place this year in the Berkshires. More than a decade in the works, we protected nearly 300 acres around Northrop Camp in the town of Mount Washington. While we were delighted to conserve the forests and streams here, protecting a key part of the landscape puzzle, we’re also heartened to see people coming back to the camp. For decades since 1923, the camp has been a place where urban youths connected with nature, learning about not only the forests and its denizens, but about themselves—finding skills, pride and confidence in the outdoors. In more ways than one, our conservation restriction renews hope that the camp and its lands can provide these connections for decades to come. David Foster To achieve our mission we must go beyond healing landscapes, and also ensure that we bring people back to nature. It is this web of connections—the people, the partners, the science, the staying power and most important: you—that provide the lasting and tangible results that are our signature. George Lovejoy, Jr. A. C. Gallo Boyd Kynard Brian Mazar Nina McIntyre Alice Richmond Marilyn Sarles TRUSTEES e m e r itu s Robert Ackerman Tess Bramhall Ursula Cliff Bobbie Hallig Pam Kohlberg Paul Maeder Howard Stevenson N e ws lette r d e s i g n McCabe, Duval + Associates p r intin g in f o r mati o n Printed on 80% recycled (including 30% PCW), process chlorine free paper, creating the following benefits: Wayne Klockner State Director, Massachusetts 27.19 trees preserved for the future 85.37 lgallons waterborne waste not created 1,278 lbs. solid waste not generated 19,233,991 BTUs energy not consumed Front cover: LEAF intern on zip line. © ZOAR Outdoors. Back cover: Berkshires LEAF interns. © e.aldrich; Red eft. © S.FITZPATRICK;. Above: Wayne Klockner. © C.Raynor. 2 fa ll / w i nte r 20 11 © 2011 MAFall11_2 back to nature Coming Back to Nature: The LEAF Experience Brimming with energy and a passion for improving the environment, six high school students and their mentors came from New York City and New Haven, Connecticut to Massachusetts for a summer of hard work and discovery. They were this summer’s interns in the Conservancy’s LEAF program (Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future). When they arrived in July, they were a little uncertain about the four weeks of hard work that awaited them in the Berkshires and Martha’s Vineyard. on the web See more photos and a Spanish interview with a LEAF intern at nature.org/explorema. By the time they left, the LEAF interns learned about new careers, checked out colleges, built self-confidence, learned work skills and gained new respect for conservation and the outdoors. While the Martha’s Vineyard crew pulled invasive plants and explored spectacular beaches, the Berkshires gang designed and built an informational kiosk and zipped through the forest along a zip line, courtesy of ZOAR Outdoor. Since 1995, LEAF interns have worked alongside Conservancy scientists in 20 states to protect and restore habitat. And next year the program will serve students from environmental high schools in Boston. Clockwise from top: Martha’s Vineyard stewardship. © M.STASAVAGe; Shell ornament. © E.LOUCKS; Berkshires zipline. © ZOAR OUTDOORS; Removing invasives. © k.frazer ; Berkshires intern. © S.FITZPATRICK ; Vineyard fence removal. © M.STASAVAGE; Zipline. © ZOAR OUTDOORS; Berkshires trail work. © E.ALDRICH; Learning invasives. © k.frazer . The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts | nature.org/explorema 3 Common Ground in the Gulf Fishermen and scientists use new nets to help Gulf of Maine groundfish Vincent Balzano, g u lf of mai n e fi s h e rman by Kate Fraze r Vincent Balzano, a third generation fisherman, is getting The Northstar ready for a day at sea. In the wheelhouse, a prayer card and snapshots of his two boys are tacked at the helm. Depending on the season, Balzano fishes out of Portland, Maine for monkfish, shrimp, whiting and menhaden, but this morning he’s seeking his mainstay— Atlantic cod. The Nature Conservancy and Balzano both hold groundfish permits in the Port Clyde sector, which includes fishermen from across Maine. The Conservancy entered the fishery in 2009, purchasing a federal groundfish permit with the Island Institute. The goal? Help depleted fish stocks rebound by working with fishermen to find and test new, more selective gear. Putting Research into Practice Two years of data collected with fishermen and the Gulf of Maine 4 fa ll / w i nte r 20 11 Research Institute show that nets with larger-sized mesh allow smaller, younger fish to escape. “There’s less discard and less time sorting on deck. The fish caught are of higher quality and get better prices at the dock,” says Geoff Smith, the Conservancy’s marine director in Maine. The Conservancy is now encouraging more fishermen to use these new net designs. “I’ve been using the 7-inch diamond-mesh cod end,” says Balzano, lifting a bright turquoise net with openings roughly the length of his palm. “It does what I want for the fish I’m fishing for—large and medium Gulf of Maine cod that bring a good price.” As fishermen transition to a new catchshare management system, Balzano is committed to harvesting in the most economically and biologically efficient way possible. “Transitioning to a new system is like learning a new language, but to keep fishing, it’s important to keep getting better,” he says. What’s Next for the Nets? To help with the endeavor, the Conservancy recently purchased a second fishing permit in Maine and now has over a half of a million pounds of total quota available to support its collaboration with local fishermen. Next up: exploring permit purchases in Massachusetts and collaborating with Bay State fishermen. In an industry often beleaguered by tension, Balzano attributes this project’s success to the open and constructive communication he has with Smith and others at the Conservancy. “We don’t always agree, but we found common ground around a strategy we both believe in. What matters most is that we have the same goal: to have as many fish in the ocean as we possibly can.” Above: Gulf of Maine fisherman Vincent Balzano with his boat and improved nets. © S.FITZPATRICK. RESTORING Our Oce ans — T h e Ec o n o m i c s a n d Ec o lo gy o f P e rm i t B a n k s — Today, New England’s once-legendary groundfish fishery is at a crossroads. After nearly two decades of efforts to curb overfishing and rebuild depleted fish populations, the region has charted a new “catch share” management system. In this model, fishermen come together in harvesting cooperatives and manage a portion of the region’s “Total Allowable Catch.” The Nature Conservancy is also using its permit bank to promote new fishing methods. Fishermen who lease quota from the Conservancy’s permits get a discount if they use sustainable net configurations. Our goal: Restore the Gulf through partnerships with coastal communities. Permit banks can help Gulf of Maine fishermen survive and even thrive during this transition to catch share management. Fishing communities and others can acquire permits and make the associated quota of fish available to local fishermen at reasonable rates, boosting their annual catch. on the web Download a complete white paper on permit banking and New England fisheries at nature.org/explorema. Annual Fishing Revenues 1. a n n ua l f i s h i n g r e v e n u e s Annual Fishing Revenues Projected Groundfish Revenues as Though struggling, the groundfish fishery is a vital part of New England’s economy. A sustainably managed fishery promises even greater revenue potential. 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Active Boats inasMaine ActiveActive Groundfish Boats Maine Groundfish Boatsin in Maine Active Groundfish Boats in Maine 1990 1990 350 350 350 350 Infographics. © S.FITZPATRICK/tnc. 1990 1990 40 $85,460,000 60 80 $57,676,000 $57,676,000 Dollars in Millions 103,418,000 $300,000,000 $98,637,000 Groundfish Revenues 2009 Groundfish revenues 2009 2001 Groundfish Revenues verage Groundfish Revenues 19902005 Groundfish Revenues 2009 20 $300,000,000 70 70 70 70 2008 2008 2008 2008 40 40 40 60 60 80 60 80 200 80 200 20 200 20 40 20 40 60 40 80 60 80 300 300 60 80 300 The Transition to Sectors 200 4 . t h e20t r a n40s i t i o60n to s80e c to300 rs 2,515 2,515 1,300 2,515 2,515 19 19 1919 19 34 8 34 34 88834 34 8 73 ›73 95% 73 73 The mostThe recent regulatory to response to these declines has been Transition Sectors the transition sectors, whichto is now under way. 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Tucked away in the far southwestern corner of Massachusetts, Northrop Camp has been a place where youths from New York City public schools gathered since 1923 to swim, camp and discover nature—a first for many of its campers. But when a fire struck the camp’s main buildings in 1993, the future looked uncertain for both the camp and its 300 acres in the town of Mount Washington, an area rich in rare plant and animal species. Recognizing the value of this place, the Conservancy recently acquired a conservation restriction that protects these ecologically important lands and renews hope for Northrop Camp. Your support has helped our land protection staff work tirelessly for more than 15 years to make this project a reality. “Protecting these lands is an incredible accomplishment, in many ways,” says Rob Warren, the Conservancy’s director of protection For us, The and policy in Massachusetts. The camp’s lands include high-quality habitat on Cedar and Ethel Nature Conservancy Mountains, and they connect and add to an 18,000-acre block of protected lands to the east and agreement is a south and in adjoining New York. win-win situation... Proceeds from the conservation restriction have helped jumpstart a new era at the camp, where the It gives us hope. long tradition of connecting New York City — Cynth ia Fi s h e r youths with nature in the Berkshires is being revived. This summer, a small number of urban youths in a joint program with the Christodora Foundation came to the camp to study nature for a few weeks. It all puts a smile on Cynthia Fisher’s face. Fisher and her two triplet sisters attended Northrop Camp during World War II, giving the siblings their first experiences learning about forests, night skies, gardens and so many other natural wonders. “For us, The Nature Conservancy agreement is a win-win situation.” says Fisher. “ It gives us protection that the camp’s lands will be natural forever And it gives us some income for the camp. It gives us hope.” “Protecting Northrop Camp is important for natural services, water quality and resilience of life and will bring joy and learning to many lives,” says the Conservancy’s Rob Warren. “The project merges goals of both the landowner and the Conservancy. It’s the kind of spirit that guides our land protection work across Massachusetts and beyond.” Above, top to bottom: Campers’ quarters. © J. Miller. 1936 Northrop campers; Cynthia Fisher at Northrop Camp teaching lesson on ferns. courtesy j.gerver. TOP 10 Land Successes… Thanks to You! 6 fa ll / w i nte r 20 11 Protected over 200 acres in Middlefield, including 55 acres to be conveyed to the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, land to be held by the Conservancy, and a conservation restriction over forest and pasture lands. Conserved 350 acres in the southern Berkshires, including a donation from the Armstrong family of 22 acres with a stream enriched by the limestone bedrock. Worked with Commonwealth officials over several years, culminating in the recent designation of 112,000 acres of state-owned lands as forest reserves, future old-growth forests of Massachusetts! Conserved 6.3 acres abutting other protected lands on Nantucket’s Tuckernuck Island, thanks to a conservation restriction we received. 1 2 3 4 Protecting Critical Lands Watcha Woodlands You can help us act on a rare opportunity for Martha’s Vineyard. The dry ground crunches as Tom Chase walks into the brushy scrub oak woods, one of the parcels on Martha’s Vineyard known as Watcha Woodlands. “For the Vineyard, these are huge tracts, and they will look even larger after we restore them to their native heathland,” says Chase. If protected, the Watcha Woodlands will give us a unique chance to connect conserved lands to the south shore— from the nearly 1,000-acre Long Point Wildlife Refuge/ Watcha Homer Preserve to the 5,000-plus-acre Manuel Correllus State Forest in the center of the island. “Protecting the Watcha Woodlands is about connectivity within a large-scale vision,” Chase says. “It’s an example of our long-term commitment to conserving the landscape, sometimes by filling in the small puzzle pieces to complete the big picture.” This connectivity is becoming increasingly important as climate changes and species shift about. Moreover, restoring this fire-suppressed woodland will enhance connectivity by providing rare coastal heathlands native to the Vineyard. The Watcha Woodlands are an area of transition, where firedependant scrub oak woodlands meet lush meadows and Secured a 170-acre conservation restriction in Chester, ensuring the landowner has rights to manage the forest sustainably. Completed the final stage of the conservation of Mt. Darby in Mount Washington by transferring ownership of 320 acres to the Berkshire Natural Resources Council for future stewardship. Ramped up our use of prescribed burns to manage and restore fire-dependent ecosystems in Massachusetts. This partnership with the U.S. Forest Service helps increase our annual burns from 200 to 1,000-plus acres. provide a wide diversity of plants and wildlife. The woodlands also have a “frost bottom,” a narrow valley that pools cold air and concentrates the sun’s heat, resulting in remarkable temperature extremes—sometimes even frost in early summer. A wide array of moths and butterflies can be found in the scrub oak woodlands here, including many rare species, like the imperial moth and woolly gray moth. With your help, the Conservancy will protect and restore the Watcha Woodlands, adding to additional conserved lands nearby. Restoring the land’s native sandplain flora could help moth populations, along with birds, such as prairie warblers, blackbilled cuckoos and red-eyed vireos. “So far, we’ve raised about two-thirds of the $1.5 million we need to save Watcha Woodlands,” Chase says. “With your help, we can meet this amazing conservation opportunity.” Above: Tom Chase. © m.pelikan/tnc; Edward’s hairstreak butterfly. © m.pelikan/ Imperial moth. © J.HIMMELMAN; Northern broken dash. © M.PELIKAN/TNC; Watcha Woodlands. © C.ALLISON. tnc ; DONATE NOW Call Kaija Langley: 617-532-8319. Launched a registry with Martha’s Vineyard landowners to encourage sound management of the island’s special habitats. Produced with 12 other states a comprehensive review of the status of conservation throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, revealing both successes over the decades and challenges ahead. Restored and improved preserves across Massachusetts while grooming the next generation of environmentalists through our work with summer interns and our Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future (LEAF) Program. 5 6 7 8 9 10 The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts | nature.org/explorema 7 restoring our rivers Protecting the Westfield A healthy river is much more than the water between its banks. “Rivers are influenced by everything that happens around them. You have to protect the whole system to keep the river healthy,” says Alison Bowden, Massachusetts director of freshwater conservation. And the Westfield River, a tributary of the Connecticut River, is one of Massachusetts’ healthiest rivers, precisely because of your support for a wide range of freshwater conservation work here. Here’s how you helped: FORESTS: Eight municipalities—including the City of Springfield—rely on the Westfield watershed for public drinking water supply that’s been protected by the forests that cover hundreds of thousands of acres. With your help, we’ve protected more than 2,000 acres in the watershed, including 200 new acres of conservation land this year. FLOODPLAI NS: Healthy, forested floodplains help rivers withstand high water like the flooding that followed this summer’s Tropical Storm Irene, and provide important bird habitat. We’ve mapped the extent of natural floodplains along the Westfield and aim to replant elms that edged our rivers until Dutch elm disease altered these forests decades ago. FLOW: Water withdrawals and storm water runoff often combine for a smaller, warmer river during the summer months, where high temperatures and low water levels can harm fish and habitat. This year, we’ve worked with state agencies and water users on improved water management to reduce the impact of water withdrawals, making the river more habitable for brook trout and other species that need clean, cold water. FISH: The Westfield saw a record 5,029 American shad returning from the sea this spring. We’re protecting these important fish by keeping more than 600 miles of stream in the Westfield watershed healthy. We’re also working with partners to protect shad and other migratory fish while they’re passing through Atlantic coastal waters and during the years that they spend out at sea. 8 fa ll / w i nte r 20 11 Illustration. © LUMINANT DESIGNS. restoring our rivers Every summer, in the green heart of verdant New England, streams run dry Policies and people can help the flow “By August, more than one in ten watersheds of small rivers and tributaries in Massachusetts will suffer water levels so low that fish, wildlife, boaters and fishermen begin to see impacts,” says Alison Bowden, director of freshwater conservation. what can you do ? • Install modern low-flow appliances. To draw attention to the challenges of low flow, The Nature Conservancy and its partners at the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance developed a list of examples of the Commonwealth’s rivers at risk—locations that frequently suffer low water—and also highlighted communities that are taking action to address their water challenges. With your help this year, the Conservancy was active in the policy arena to secure sustainable stream flows. When we take too much water from our rivers, streams and wells, or withdraw water at the wrong times, our rivers suffer. Low water intensifies the impacts of pollution, can spur algae growth and lead to warmer water that may be inhospitable for fish. And low-water rivers often can’t support the recreational boating, fishing and tourism that supports our economy. • Use native and drought-tolerant plants for landscaping to reduce the need for watering. • Compare your daily water usage to the state standard of 65 gallons per person per day. • Talk to your local Representative and State Senator about the need for stream flow standards. • Use phosphate-free detergents and organic lawn fertilizers to reduce the pollution that’s exacerbated by low water. For many years, conservation leaders from watershed associations around the state have advocated for the adoption of statewide standards to ensure that rivers and streams have enough water to support fish, wildlife and recreation. And many Massachusetts communities are already leading the way with innovative strategies to conserve water and manage their water use with nature in mind. The town of Danvers has directed fees back to water conservation projects that benefit the Ipswich River, Scituate leaders have restricted lawn watering to protect the First Herring Brook and developers in Plymouth are working to increase the amount of stormwater that returns to the Eel River. “Every community, every household, every kitchen sink matters,” says Bowden. “We all can make a difference by being active citizens in our communities and conserving water.” Above, top to bottom: Glendale Brook, Middlefield, a tributary of the Westfield River. © a.warner; Alison Bowden. © k.frazer. le arn more Find out where your water comes from. Visit nature.org/explorema. The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts | nature.org/explorema 9 donors Thank you The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts thanks you for your commitment to conserve a rich and living natural heritage for generations to come. 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Young Michael and Roxanne Zak Ms. Liz Zobel and Mr. Eric Summers † deceased P l ann e d Gi f ts and B e q u e sts Vo lu nte e r s, I nte r n s and I n-Kind Gi f ts We acknowledge the generosity of those who have left a bequest to The Nature Conservancy and to those who have notified us of their intention to make a planned gift during the past year. Their farsighted generosity ensures that lands and waters are protected for generations to come. We gratefully acknowledge the volunteers, interns and in-kind donors who strengthened the Massachusetts Chapter’s work with their gift of time, goods and services. Anonymous (7) Ms. Barbara R. Adams† Mr. Walter Adams† Caroline D. Allison Ms. Caroline K. Bloy† Paul and Virginia Cabot Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Cabot Dr. Blake Cady Hollis Chase Miss Elsie F. Clayton† Evelyn G. Davies† Inese B. Demontigny Constance Del Gizzi Mr. William N. Driscoll† John S. Dunning† Edward C. 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