in August JBRPC completed the inaugural Jamaica Bay Wetland Fellowship. Read the full report on the accomplishments of this years fellows.
In the program’s first year, Fellows maintained, monitored, and adaptively-managed new wetland restoration projects alongside city, state, and federal agencies to better understand what these sites need to flourish now and help plan for the future wetlands of Jamaica Bay. In the 6-month program, 8 Fellows removed over 6 tons of marine debris, planted more than 70,000 native plants, and restored 50 acres of habitat.
The impact made in 2023 is just the beginning. JBRPC is doubling down on the Wetlands Fellowship program to sustain the wetlands and parklands that make Jamaica Bay the special place we all love; develop career pathways for wetlands and other nature-based solutions; and integrate the knowledge of scientists and local stakeholders with government agencies to ensure Jamaica Bay's health is restored and enjoyed for generations to come.
Learn more about this program and the upcoming 2024 Jamaica Bay Wetlands Fellowship here.