Join us at the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater for the 2025 State of Wellfleet Harbor Conference, now in its 23rd year. Stay informed about the latest harbor developments, explore new findings from ongoing studies and surveys, and connect with community members over coffee and baked goods. Attendees are encouraged to bring a mug to reduce waste.
Presentations
Science Behind the Sand by Bryan McCormack, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension & Woods Hold Oceanographic Sea Grant
Stratigraphic Investigation of the Geologic History of Duck Harbor by Katie Castagno, Center for Coastal Studies
Potential Salt Marsh Revival at Mayo Creek, Forgotten West Branch of Duck Creek by John Portnoy, Wellfleet Conservation Commission
Herring River Restoration Project Update by Christa Drew, Friends of the Herring River
Trapping Invasive Green Crabs in Wellfleet Harbor: Lessons Learned and Implications for Control Efforts by Owen Nichols, Center for Coastal Studies
Migration Ecology of Cape Cod’s Juvenile Whimbrel, by Liana DiNunzio, Manomet Conservation Sciences
Update on the Striped Bass Population in Massachusetts & Atlantic Coast by Ben Gahagan, Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
Wellfleet Shellfish Department: Trapping Invasive Green Crabs to Protect Our Shellfish Populations by Johnny ‘Clam’ Mankevetch, Town of Wellfleet Shellfish Department
Poster Presentations
Friends of Wellfleet Ponds, by Laura Hewitt, Wellfleet Natural Resources Advisory Board
Salt Marsh Restoration at Wellfleet Bay and Beyond, by Sara Grady, Mass Audubon
American Lobster Initiative, by Stephanie Murphy, WHOI Sea Grant
After the Conference
Elevate your conference experience with an exclusive field trip to salt marsh restoration sites at Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary—an inspiring opportunity to see conservation in action. Sign up at the check-in table during the conference to secure your spot. Please note that participation is limited to 20 individuals.
Conference Partners
The State of Wellfleet Harbor Conference is collaboratively planned and sponsored by:
Center for Coastal Studies
Friends of Herring River
Wellfleet Conservation Trust
Wellfleet Oyster Alliance
Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant
Natural Resources Advisory Board, Wellfleet