Free Conference Examines the State of Wellfleet Harbor

Each year the State of Wellfleet Harbor conference highlights issues that are important to the entire Cape as well as to Wellfleet Harbor and nearby natural resources. The conference draws experts from the Cape and beyond who cover subjects about which they have special knowledge and experience. This year's conference will be held at the Wellfleet Elementary School on Saturday, November 6, with registration beginning at 8:30.The conference is free and open to all; advance registration is not required.

Subjects to be included in this year's conference include:
    * What filter feeding bi-valves really eat
    * Important diseases of oysters and quahogs
    * Mercury Contamination in Wellfleet Ponds
    * Sand Transport on Beaches
    * Sediment Transport in Salt Marshes
    * Some Causes of Salt Marsh Dieback in Wellfleet
    * Herring River Restoration Alternatives and Modeling Results

There will also be poster sessions. Ample time will be allowed for questions and the voicing of citizen concerns about the health of the harbor.

We encourage you to make time in your fall schedule for this interesting and informative conference! You can see the full agenda here (sign in to Google documents required).

Mary Lou Roberts