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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>September 12, 2007</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>For Immediate Release:</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Department of Conservation and Recreation</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Waquoit</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Bay</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> National
Estuarine Research Reserve</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>149 Waquoit Highway</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> (Route 28), Waquoit, MA</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Contact: Nancy Church</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Interpretive Services and Volunteer Coordinator (508) 457-0495
ex. 108</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="mailto:nancy.church@state.ma.us">nancy.church@state.ma.us</a></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>All programs are
free and open to the public. Assisted listening device and beach wheel chair
are available with prior notice.</span></font></i></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'> </span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>National Estuaries Day Event:</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>A Day at the Bay</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Friday September 28, 2007</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>10 AM to </span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Noon</span></font></b></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Take a guided tour of the Reserve Headquarters to learn more
about current research and education focusing on the Waquoit Bay Watershed.
We’ll explore the marsh and beach using scientific equipment and collect
specimens for a closer look at some of the wildlife and resources found in the
bay.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Bring shoes that can get wet, hat, sunscreen and binoculars
if you have them.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Cape Cod</span></font></b><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>
Pathways Walking Weekend</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>The </span></font></b><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Waquoit</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> </span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Bay</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> National Estuarine Research Reserve’s </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Salt Marsh at </span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>South</span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Cape</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Friday October 5<sup>th</sup>,
</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>9:00AM to 11:00AM</span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1 to 1 1/2 miles</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>2 hours</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Easy Walking</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> Leader: Andrew Tweel</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>South</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Cape</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Beach</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> and
particularly the salt marsh behind it are spectacular in the fall. Waterfowl
and other avian life can be observed against the backdrop of red and gold
colors exhibited by the marsh plants. Along the trail, Waquoit Bay Reserve
Stewardship Intern, Andrew Tweel, will share his knowledge and love of salt
marshes as he details efforts to restore the marsh at </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>South</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Cape</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>. He will
describe the importance of salt marshes and how they function and explain why
the restoration work is needed. You will learn about the Reserve’s
monitoring efforts to document species that utilize the marsh as you are
introduced to both native and non-native plants and animals that are found
there. Andrew will explain the methods used during a restoration process and
possible outcomes for the future.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Bring water, binoculars and questions and be prepared to
walk on soft sand and wet surfaces.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Directions: From the Mashpee rotary, take </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Great Neck
Road South</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> for about 2 ½ miles. Stay to the left at the fork, where
the road then becomes </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Great Oak Road</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>. Follow the
sign for beaches. Drive past the </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>State</span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Beach</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> parking
area on the left and look for the Bayberry Lot on the right hand side of the
Road. </span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></span></font></u></p>
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