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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>For Immediate Release: Contact: </span></font>Joan Muller, 508-457-0495
x107<a href="mailto:joan.muller@state.ma.us">joan.muller@state.ma.us</a></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Reserve Offers Hands-On Program on
Research at </span></font></b><b><font size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>South</span></font></b><b><font size=4><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><b><font size=4><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Cape</span></font></b><b><font
size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><b><font
size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Beach</span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The Waquoit Bay Research Reserve is inviting the public to see first
hand what a day in the life of a researcher holds. Friday, April 11 from </span></font>9:00-11:00am kicks off an exciting year of programs celebrating the Reserve’s 20-year
anniversary. Researchers from the Reserve highlight several of the ongoing
projects at South Cape Beach in Mashpee in this hands-on program. Participants
will learn about the ecology of the area, get a chance to classify algae,
identify salt marsh vegetation, measure the dunes and get some insight into the
salt marsh restoration project currently underway. No experience is
necessary but attending this program will give participants a taste of the life
of a researcher. The interactive format will allow plenty of time for questions
and discussion.</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Liz Bonk, Research Assistant, Morgan Potter, Research Intern, and
Andrew Tweel, Stewardship Intern, who have been working at the Reserve over the
past year on several projects, will lead the program. Participants should meet
at South Cape Beach State Parking Lot in Mashpee at </span></font>9:00 am and wear comfortable walking shoes. </p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>For further information, call 508-457-0495 x108. Check <a
href="http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/">www.waquoitbayreserve.org</a> for
driving directions. In the case of inclement weather, contact the Reserve to
find out about a modified program at Reserve Headquarter, 508-457-0495 x 108. </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i><font size=2 color=black
face="Abadi MT Condensed Light"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
"Abadi MT Condensed Light";color:black;font-style:italic'>Waquoit</span></font></i><i><font
size=2 color=black face="Abadi MT Condensed Light"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Abadi MT Condensed Light";color:black;font-style:italic'> </span></font></i><i><font
size=2 color=black face="Abadi MT Condensed Light"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Abadi MT Condensed Light";color:black;font-style:italic'>Bay</span></font></i><i><font
size=2 color=black face="Abadi MT Condensed Light"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Abadi MT Condensed Light";color:black;font-style:italic'> National
Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR) is a living laboratory and community
resource at one of the Northeast’s most studied estuaries. Slated for
development, most of the Reserve lands were bought by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts at the urging of the Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit Bay
(CPWB) in the early 1980’s. In 1988, the Reserve was designated a
National Estuarine Research Reserve. Twenty years later, the Reserve continues
to work with partners to preserve land and water and related ecosystems,
investigate compelling issues facing our coast today, and provide education to
students, teachers, coastal decision-makers and
community members. </span></font></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Joan C. Muller</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Education Coordinator</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Waquoit</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Bay</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> National
Estuarine Research Reserve</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>508-457-0495 x107</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'>Box</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> 3092</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'>Waquoit</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, </span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>MA</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>02536</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="mailto:joan.muller@state.ma.us">joan.muller@state.ma.us</a></span></font></p>
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