HISTORY & WHAT WE DO 

• Became a 501c3 nonprofit organization in 2009 to secure initial funding, gain community support, and to launch the (now) Herring River Restoration Project (HRRP), with co-owners Town of Wellfleet, MA & National Park Service Cape Cod National Seashore.

   

• The Herring River Restoration aims to restore full tidal flow to nearly 1,000 acres of degraded salt marsh and coastal habitat in order to improve numerous ecological functions and recreational access.

   

• As needs evolved, FHR transitioned from volunteers to a specialized, paid staff. We have 5 full time staff.

   

• FHR work includes: acquiring & managing funds and the work of contractors/consultants for all the HRRP non-construction services and data plus documentation, and community information.
  
  

  3 Main Programs:    Ecological Monitoring  – Project Management  – Community Outreach

  Since 2025, FHR provides staffing and resources for 4 salt marsh restorations on Cape Cod
  and is expanding partnerships.