NEREID Ocean Conservation
NEREID leads innovative community projects across New England, serving as a conservation resource for scientists, engineers, and volunteers united in their love of the ocean.
Conservation and Restoration
Mission Statement
To organize a multifaceted group of professionals and volunteers around the paramount task of establishing and defending sustainable, productive, and restorative practices and Human-Ocean relationships.
Coastal Conservation
Protecting and rehabilitating coastal ecosystems through volunteer-driven initiatives like beach cleanups and animal stranding alerts.
Maritime Collaboration
Working with local maritime professionals to ensure a responsible and equitable relationship with the sea and its resources.
Wetland Protection
Safeguarding critical wetland ecosystems that provide essential habitat for native species and natural flood protection.
Citizen Science
Engaging local communities in public research initiatives like local environmental monitoring and crowdsourced marine databases.
Environmental Education
Providing educational programs and centralizing resources to foster environmental stewardship in New England communities.
Climate Resilience
Developing strategies to harden New England ecosystems and communities against impending climate change impacts.
Scientific Research
Our team conducts citizen-driven studies to understand ecosystem dynamics and develop science-backed strategies.
Local Partnerships
We collaborate with other East-Coast organizations and government agencies to advance ocean health and drive real policy change.
Sustainable Solutions
Our approach focuses on long-term environmental impact while considering the needs of the local maritime community.
Measurable Impacts
We track and evaluate our projects using hard data. If something isn't working, we'll reevaluate it!
Get Involved with NEREID
Whether you're an engineer, scientist, or simply passionate about ocean conservation, we have a place for you in our community.