Massachusetts group restores 44 acres, mile of stream; butterflies follow
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- A former cranberry bog in Harwich, Massachusetts, has been restored into a 44-acre wildlife preserve with a mile of natural stream.
- The Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve now supports wetlands, insects and butterflies while improving water quality and stormwater management.
A former cranberry bog in Harwich, Massachusetts, has been transformed into the Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve, a 44-acre wildlife haven with a mile of restored stream.
The project revitalized wetlands and helped bring back a range of insects, including elusive butterflies.
The restored area also supports community water quality and stormwater management. It will serve as a living laboratory for ecological studies.
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