The diamondback terrapin is one of the most beloved species of New Jersey’s coastal salt marshes. Their popularity has not protected them from the rapid development of our coast however, […]
CWF partners with NJ Fish & Wildlife to enhance habitat for terrapins in Little Egg Harbor by Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager Northern diamondback terrapins are a coast hugging, saltmarsh […]
Local residents and visitors in coastal areas urged to drive carefully during summer months. by Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager This year marks nine years since we began efforts to […]
While out on a drive along Delaware Bay friend of Conserve Wildlife Foundation Jim Wright has an unplanned encounter with our biologist Larissa Smith and several baby terrapins. On his […]
Story by The Sandpaper Giving kids a head start in learning about nature is the point of Head Start Terrapins, a school course started by the Ocean County MATES program […]
Dedicated volunteers help reduce mortality of adult female terrapins by Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager Now that Northern diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin terrapin) are officially considered a nongame species, our […]
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Releases a New Story Map: “Turtle Gardens” By: Michael Davenport, Wildlife Biologist & GIS Program Manager The northern diamondback terrapin is an imperiled species […]
DONATION SUPPORTS CONSERVATION OF NJ’S ONLY COASTAL MARSH TURTLE by Corrine Henn, Communication Coordinator Great Bay Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor is a favorite haunt for local fisherman, birders and […]
UNDER-SERVED SPECIES RECEIVES RECOGNITION IN NEW JERSEY by Corrine Henn, Assistant Communications Manager Last week on July 15th, Governor Chris Christie signed a bill into law effectively making it illegal […]
Urgent Protection for an Under-served Species in New Jersey by Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager Northern diamondback terrapins are considered a GAME SPECIES in New Jersey. It is (or was) […]