Mapping the Future: Advancing Eelgrass Monitoring in Long Island Sound by Hannah Vagts, Project Manager, FISMC Eelgrass (Zostera marina) is essential to coastal ecosystems like Long Island Sound. Eelgrass meadows provide critical habitat for numerous marine species and contribute to improved water quality, reduced coastal erosion, and carbon sequestration. Understanding the
The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Wants You! Looking for a summer job that gets you outside and helps the planet? Join the Land Trust Trail Dogs and/or Seagrass Water Dogs! Application Seeking Interns April - October Age Requirement: 14+ Rate: $17-$20 per
Right Place, Right Plant – Native Plants and Practical Uses Illustrated talk presented at the Museum May 24, 2025, by by FISM Coordinator, Hannah Vagts and guest speakers: Dr. Adam Mitchell, Terry McNamara, Dianne Crary, Diana Fiske, and Melie Spofford Co-hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty and Tom Sargent, President, Fishers
This internship with the Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition (FISMC) provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marine conservation, data collection, and environmental education while working alongside experienced professionals.
In Gardens We Trust: A Fishers Island Native Plant Chat Presented at the Museum, May 25, 2024 by FISM Coordinator, Hannah Vagts and guest speakers: Terry McNamara, Dr. Adam Mitchell, Diana Fiske, and Dianne Crary By understanding the impact of our actions on land, we can make a significant difference. Non-native
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