Our Work ▸ Monitoring ▸
Annual Herring Count
You can help monitor the amazing migration of river herring as they swim upstream to spawn by volunteering for JRWA’s Herring Count, running annually from April 1st through May 31st. Counts take place between 7AM and 7PM all week long.
Counting is easy. All that is needed is 10 minutes of your time at a fish ladder. Counters are encouraged to count as many times as they can throughout the season but with the caveat that counts cannot be performed back to back. Consecutive counts cause a lot of error in the herring estimation model.
By counting herring, you are helping to collect valuable data that will inform conservation efforts and improve the health of our watershed, as well as providing important information to fishery managers in the region. You will also get to enjoy the beauty of nature and witness one of nature’s wonders. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference and help your local ecosystem!
Get started today by reviewing our slideshow training guide :
Conditions in Silver Lake have improved slightly since this video was produced, but we are still a ways away from getting herring into and out of Silver Lake. We remain hopeful that, in time, we can find a management solution that balances the ecological needs of the area with Brockton’s demand on these water resources.
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