Active Hullett Projects
While Hullett is renowned for its wetlands, our management goes far beyond waterfowl. We view waterfowl as 'indicator species'—their success tells us our entire ecosystem is thriving. From the grasslands to the forest canopy, our projects ensure that every resident of the marsh has a place to grow. Click on the images below to learn more about active stewardship projects at the Marsh!
Turtle Protection
Hullett’s turtles get a safer start with custom-built nesting mounds that provide high, dry ground away from dangerous roadsides. By pairing these nurseries with protective covers to keep predators at bay, we ensure more hatchlings safely make the trek from their shells to the water's edge.
Invasive Species Control
Protecting Hullett also means defending the landscape from aggressive invasive species like Phragmites and Buckthorn. We work tirelessly to manage these uninvited guests, ensuring they do not choke out the native plants that our local wildlife depends on for food and shelter.
MarshReach
Strategically placed photomonitoring stations allow visitors to become citizen scientists. By snapping and sharing photos from these specific vantage points, the public helps us create a visual timeline to track water levels, vegetation growth, and landscape changes over years of marsh history.
Grassland Enhancement
By seeding and managing native grasses, we create the vast, dense cover required by at-risk meadow birds like Bobolinks and Meadowlarks. These efforts restore critical upland habitat, providing the nesting space and insect-rich foraging grounds needed to support a diverse range of grassland wildlife.
