Protect New Jersey's Rare Wildlife

When the ground thaws and the first spring rains fall, thousands of salamanders, frogs, and toads are stirred from their winter slumber. They make short, stealthy migrations to breed and lay their eggs in vernal pools. In many places across NJ, roads now stand in their way. As few as 15 cars

To help monitor and protect New Jersey's rare wildlife, we often get really close encounters with wildlife. This is an extremely rare occurrence for any member of the public. From climbing huge trees to band bald eagle chicks to helping tiny salamanders cross roads safely, recording and sharing

Northern Diamondback Terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin terrapin) are native to New Jersey and inhabit the many miles of coastal salt marshes and estuaries along the Atlantic Coast and Delaware Bay. They live exclusively in brackish water (a mixture of both salt and fresh water). Terrapins were once

From late June to mid-July we surveyed osprey nests from Monmouth Beach south along the coast to Atlantic City. While conducting these surveys we collected trash found within and around 112 active osprey nests. The amount of trash is an eye opener to how much marine debris is out on the salt marsh