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Website articles and field guide information.
Report a Sighting of a Northern Diamondback TerrapinPlease use this form (or the state's Rare Wildlife Sighting Report Form) to report the sighting of a Northern diamondback terrapin in New Jersey. We will use this important data to help conserve terrapins in New Jersey. | |
Great Bay Terrapin ProjectConserving terrapins on southern Barnegat Bay and Great Bay through species management, education, and awareness. | |
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Removing Abandoned Fishing Gear for a Safer Barnegat BayConserve Wildlife Foundation is leading the charge to remove dangerous, abandoned fishing gear throughout the watershed. |
Northern diamondback terrapinNorthern diamondback terrapins are listed as a species of special concern in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. |
Events and programs.
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
Terrapins on Great Bay
Runs through Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
Time & Place
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jacques Cousteau Coastal Center, 130 Great Bay Blvd., Tuckerton, NJ 08087
More Information
Melanie Reding | 609.812.0649 Ext. 206 | Email | Web | Map
Great Bay Boulevard or Seven Bridges Road in Little Egg Harbor extends approximately 5 miles into estuarine emergent wetlands and prime Northern diamondback terrapin nesting habitat. In 2009, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ (CWF) began a project to help reduce road kills along Great Bay Blvd. Discover terrapins, their threats, CWF’s work, and the many challenges associated with the project and ways you can help.
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Terrapin Fence Installation
Runs through Saturday, June 4th, 2011
Time & Place
8:00am - 4:00pm
Meet after the first bridge on Great Bay Blvd., Little Egg Harbor Twp., New Jersey
More Information
Volunteers are needed to help install barrier fencing along a portion of Great Bay Blvd. in Little Egg Harbor. The fencing is being placed along the first section of road where high mortality rates have been observed. Volunteers will help lay out fence, install posts, hang fence, and back fill holes. Terrapins can be viewed along the road so volunteers are welcome to patrol the road so terrapins can safely cross it.
Please contact Ben Wurst if you plan to attend.
Saturday, March 24th, 2012
"Conserving Terrapins on Great Bay" Presentation @ Pinelands Short Course
Runs through Saturday, March 24th, 2012
Time & Place
Burlington County College, 601 Pemberton Browns Mills Road, Pemberton, NJ 08068
More Information
609.893.1765 or 609.893.1783 | Web | Map
Great Bay Boulevard or Seven Bridges Road in Little Egg Harbor extends approximately 5 miles into estuarine emergent wetlands and prime Northern diamondback terrapin nesting habitat. In 2009, Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ (CWF) began a project to help reduce road kills along Great Bay Blvd. Discover terrapins, their threats, CWF’s work, and the many challenges associated with the project and ways you can help.
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Terrapin Fence Work Day
Runs through Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Time & Place
8:00am to 4:00pm
Great Bay Blvd., Meet after the first bridge.
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2103 | Email | Web | Map
Volunteers are needed to help mend and repair our terrapin barrier fence on GBB.
Duties: Volunteers will help mend and repair our barrier fencing volunteers are needed to help fasten and hang a plastic mesh fence to metal posts with zip ties. Metal posts may need to be replaced and or installed where they have been vandalized or stolen. Some sections of the fence may need to be pushed into the ground more (it was installed in a trench) with shovels. Also, brush needs to be picked up along the length of the fence where brush mowing took place this past winter. Some other brush might need to be cut back in places with shears and pruners.
I would ask for volunteers to dress accordingly with the given weather conditions for the day. Bring plenty of water, sunblock, work gloves, and insect repellant.
RSVP to Ben Wurst if you plan to attend.
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Barnegat Bay Blitz
Runs through Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Time & Place
8:00am to 4:00pm
Great Bay Blvd., Meet after the first bridge.
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2103 | Email | Web | Map
We will be participating in the B. Bay Blitz in Little Egg Harbor Twp. We plan to focus our work on Great Bay Blvd, where our Terrapin Project is based. We also plan to have a team to help mend and repair our barrier fence on GBB.
Duties: Volunteers are asked to help pick up trash in the Barnegat Bay watershed. Trash bags will be provided by the Twp. or DEP for the trash clean up. For those who would like to help mend and repair our barrier fencing volunteers are needed to help fasten and hang a plastic mesh fence to metal posts with zip ties. Metal posts may need to be replaced and or installed where they have been vandalized or stolen. Some sections of the fence may need to be pushed into the ground more (it was installed in a trench) with shovels. Also, brush needs to be picked up along the length of the fence where brush mowing took place this past winter. Some other brush might need to be cut back in places with shears and pruners.
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Terrapin Fence Work Day
Runs through Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Time & Place
8:00am to 4:00pm
Great Bay Blvd., Meet after the first bridge.
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2103 | Email | Web | Map
Volunteers are needed to help mend and repair our terrapin barrier fence on GBB.
Duties: Volunteers will help mend and repair our barrier fencing volunteers are needed to help fasten and hang a plastic mesh fence to metal posts with zip ties. Metal posts may need to be replaced and or installed where they have been vandalized or stolen. Some sections of the fence may need to be pushed into the ground more (it was installed in a trench) with shovels. Also, brush needs to be picked up along the length of the fence where brush mowing took place this past winter. Some other brush might need to be cut back in places with shears and pruners.
I would ask for volunteers to dress accordingly with the given weather conditions for the day. Bring plenty of water, sunblock, work gloves, and insect repellant.
RSVP to Ben Wurst if you plan to attend.
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Great Bay Terrapin Project Info Session
Time & Place
7pm to 8pm
Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center 130 Great Bay Blvd. Tuckerton, NJ 08087
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2103 | Email | Map
Come out and learn more about work being done to stop unnecessary road kills of northern diamondback terrapins along Great Bay Blvd. in Little Egg Harbor. Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager will discuss the life history of terrapins, the project’s history, and volunteer opportunities throughout the summer that involve conducting road patrols and educating people along the road. He will also answer any questions that the public will have.
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
Great Bay Terrapin Project Info Session
Time & Place
7pm to 8pm
Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center 130 Great Bay Blvd. Tuckerton, NJ 08087
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2103 | Email | Map
Come out and learn more about work being done to stop unnecessary road kills of northern diamondback terrapins along Great Bay Blvd. in Little Egg Harbor. Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager will discuss the life history of terrapins, the project’s history, and volunteer opportunities throughout the summer that involve conducting road patrols and educating people along the road. He will also answer any questions that the public will have.
Thursday, October 18th, 2012
Barnegat Bay Blitz
Runs through Thursday, October 18th, 2012
Time & Place
10:00am to 4:00pm
Great Bay Blvd., Meet before the first bridge.
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2103 | Email | Web | Map
We will be participating in the B. Bay Blitz in Little Egg Harbor Twp. We plan to focus our work on Great Bay Blvd, where our Terrapin Project is based. We also plan to have a team to help mend and repair our barrier fence on GBB.
Duties: Volunteers are asked to help pick up trash in the Barnegat Bay watershed. Trash bags will be provided by the Twp. or DEP for the trash clean up. For those who would like to help mend and repair our barrier fencing volunteers are needed to help fasten and hang a plastic mesh fence to metal posts with zip ties. Metal posts may need to be replaced and or installed where they have been vandalized or stolen. Some sections of the fence may need to be pushed into the ground more (it was installed in a trench) with shovels. Also, brush needs to be picked up along the length of the fence where brush mowing took place this past winter. Some other brush might need to be cut back in places with shears and pruners.
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
Terrapin Fence Work Day
Time & Place
9:30am - 1:00pm
Great Bay Blvd., Meet after the first bridge
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2103 | Email | Web | Map
Volunteers are needed to help mend and repair our terrapin barrier fence on GBB after it was damaged from Superstorm Sandy.
Duties: Volunteers will help mend and repair our barrier fencing volunteers are needed to help fasten and hang a plastic mesh fence to metal posts with zip ties. Metal posts may need to be replaced and or installed where they are gone. Some sections of the fence may need to be pushed into the ground more (it was installed in a trench) with shovels. Also, debris needs to be picked up along the length of the fence.
I would ask for volunteers to dress accordingly with the given weather conditions for the day. Bring plenty of water, sunblock, work gloves, and insect repellant.
RSVP to Ben Wurst if you plan to attend.
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Great Bay Terrapin Project Info Session
Time & Place
7pm to 8pm
Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center 130 Great Bay Blvd. Tuckerton, NJ 08087
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2103 | Email | Map
Come out and learn more about work being done to stop unnecessary road kills of northern diamondback terrapins along Great Bay Blvd. in Little Egg Harbor. Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager will discuss the life history of terrapins, the project’s history, and volunteer opportunities throughout the summer that involve conducting road patrols and educating people along the road. He will also answer any questions that the public will have.
Friday, May 10th, 2013
Barnegat Bay Blitz
Time & Place
10:00am to 2:00pm
Great Bay Blvd., Meet before the first bridge.
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2103 | Email | Web | Map
We will be participating in the B. Bay Blitz in Little Egg Harbor Twp. There is a lot of debris that was created by Superstorm Sandy all throughout the bay. We plan to focus our work on Great Bay Blvd, where our Terrapin Project is based.
Duties: Volunteers are asked to help pick up trash in the Barnegat Bay watershed. Trash bags and some gloves will be provided by the Twp. and/or DEP for the trash clean up.
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Great Bay Terrapin Project Volunteer Sign Up & Training
Time & Place
7pm to 8pm
Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center 130 Great Bay Blvd. Tuckerton, NJ 08087
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2103 | Email | Map
Come out and learn more about work being done to stop unnecessary road kills of northern diamondback terrapins along Great Bay Blvd. in Little Egg Harbor. Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager will discuss terrapins, the Great Bay Terrapin Project, and volunteer opportunities throughout the summer that involve conducting road patrols and educating people along the road.
Please RSVP by emailing Ben.
Thursday, April 24th, 2014
Terrapin Fence Work Day
Time & Place
9:30am - 1:00pm
Great Bay Blvd., Meet after the first bridge
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2985 | Email | Web | Map
Volunteers are needed to help mend and repair our terrapin barrier fence on GBB.
Duties: Volunteers will help mend and repair our barrier fencing volunteers are needed to help fasten and hang a plastic mesh fence to metal posts with zip ties. Metal posts may need to be replaced and or installed where they are gone. Some sections of the fence may need to be pushed into the ground more (it was installed in a trench) with shovels. Also, debris needs to be picked up along the length of the fence.
I would ask for volunteers to dress accordingly with the given weather conditions for the day. Bring plenty of water, sunblock, work gloves, and insect repellant.
RSVP to Ben Wurst if you plan to attend.
Friday, April 25th, 2014
Barnegat Bay Blitz
Time & Place
10:00am to 2:00pm
Great Bay Blvd., Meet before the first bridge.
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2103 | Email | Web | Map
We will be participating in the B. Bay Blitz in Little Egg Harbor Twp. There is trash and other debris that collects along the side of the road and on the saltmarsh along the tree line. We've focused our watershed cleanup efforts on Great Bay Blvd, where our Terrapin Project is based.
Duties: Volunteers are asked to help pick up trash in the Barnegat Bay watershed. Trash bags and some gloves will be provided by the Twp. and/or DEP for the trash clean up.
Wednesday, April 30th, 2014
Great Bay Terrapin Project Info Session
Time & Place
7pm to 8pm
Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center 130 Great Bay Blvd. Tuckerton, NJ 08087
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2985 | Email | Map
Come out and learn more about work being done to stop unnecessary road kills of northern diamondback terrapins along Great Bay Blvd. in Little Egg Harbor. Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager will discuss the life history of terrapins, the project’s history, and volunteer opportunities throughout the summer that involve conducting road patrols and educating people along the road. He will also answer any questions that the public will have.
Please RSVP by emailing Ben to let him know that you plan to attend.
Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
Great Bay Terrapin Project Info Session
Time & Place
7pm to 8pm
Meet in the Hunting Shanty, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W Main St, Tuckerton, NJ
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2985 | Email | Map
Come out and learn more about work being done to stop unnecessary road kills of northern diamondback terrapins along Great Bay Blvd. in Little Egg Harbor. Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager will discuss the life history of terrapins, the project’s history, and volunteer opportunities throughout the summer that involve conducting road patrols and educating people along the road. He will also answer any questions that the public will have.
Please RSVP by emailing Ben to let him know that you plan to attend.
Tuesday, May 12th, 2015
Great Bay Terrapin Project Volunteer Training
Time & Place
6:00 - 7:00pm
Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center 130 Great Bay Blvd. Tuckerton, NJ 08087
More Information
Ben Wurst | 609.628.2103 | Email | Web | Map
This special training event will highlight the work being done by Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ and its partners to stop unnecessary road kills of northern diamondback terrapins and to raise awareness for them in Little Egg Harbor. Ben Wurst will discuss monitoring protocol for people who are interesting in volunteering to conduct hourly road patrols in the area.
Please RSVP by emailing Ben: ben.wurst@conservewildlifenj.org or on the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/474012596083488/
Saturday, May 20th, 2017
Ocean Fun Days - Seaside Park
Time & Place
11:00AM-3:00PM
Island Beach State Park
More Information
Join CWF at NJNG's 14th annual Ocean Fun Days and celebrate the wonders of the Jersey Shore. Enjoy hands-on exhibits, classes, nature tours and children's activities. Learn from marine scientists, researchers and environmentalists how to preserve our coastal resources so we can all continue to enjoy them for years to come.
*Mention Ocean Fun Days at the gate for FREE park entrance! Park only in the designated Ocean Fun Days lots.*
Activities include:
- Coastal Crafts
- Eco Tours and Workshops
- Energy Scavenger Hunt
- Children’s Games and Prizes
- Youth Fishing Clinics
- Beachcombing 101
- Face Painting
- Touch Tanks and Exhibits
- NOAA Marine Lab Open House*
- Giveaways!
Sunday, May 21st, 2017
Ocean Fun Days - Sandy Hook
Time & Place
11:00AM-3:00PM
Sandy Hook
More Information
Join CWF at NJNG's 14th annual Ocean Fun Days and celebrate the wonders of the Jersey Shore. Enjoy hands-on exhibits, classes, nature tours and children's activities. Learn from marine scientists, researchers and environmentalists how to preserve our coastal resources so we can all continue to enjoy them for years to come.
*Mention Ocean Fun Days at the gate for FREE park entrance! Park only in the designated Ocean Fun Days lots.*
Activities include:
- Coastal Crafts
- Eco Tours and Workshops
- Energy Scavenger Hunt
- Children’s Games and Prizes
- Youth Fishing Clinics
- Beachcombing 101
- Face Painting
- Touch Tanks and Exhibits
- NOAA Marine Lab Open House*
- Giveaways!
Friday, October 27th, 2017
Coastal Cleanup on Absecon Bay
Time & Place
9:00am to 2:00pm
More Information
We need help to clean up a large amount of litter from one of the best natural nest sites for northern diamondback terrapins on Absecon Bay.
Please check out our event on Facebook to learn more
Content list features including news releases, in-the-news items and newsletter articles.
News Releases
Press releases by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ
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Video and slideshows.
Files and documents.
2010 Terrapin Project Newsletter - 133.0KB | |
2011 Great Bay Terrapin Project - 111.6KB | |
2015 Great Bay Terrapin Project Internship - 112.6KB | |
2015 Great Bay Terrapin Project Report - 1.0MB | |
2015 Terrapin Sighting Form - 262.4KB | |
2016 Great Bay Terrapin Project Internship - 333.5KB | |
2016 Great Bay Terrapin Project Summary - 2.2MB | |
2016 Terrapin Steward Volunteer information - 59.5KB | |
2017 Great Bay Terrapin Project Report - 2.2MB | |
2017 Terrapin Project Internship - 450.3KB | |
2018 Great Bay Terrapin Project Report SC2018047 - 2.5MB | |
2019 Great Bay Terrapin Project Report - 15.7MB | |
2019 Great Bay Terrapin Project Summer Student Research Internship - 450.0KB | |
Great Bay Terrapin Project Internship - 41.3KB | |
Szerlag and McRobert 2006 - 323.8KB | |
Szerlag-Egger and McRobert 2007 - 1.7MB | |
Terrapin Brochure - 751.1KB | |
Terrapin Patron Survey - 906.3KB | |
Terrapin Project - January 2010 - 43.6KB | |
The Sandpaper article by Pat Johnson - March 14, 2012 Page22 - 348.0KB | |
The Sandpaper letter to the editor - March 14, 2012 - 756.2KB | |
TRACKS - June 2010 - 1.3MB |