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has led efforts that have successfully worked toward the restoration of populations such as piping plovers, Canada lynx, and a variety of terns.

“Once a species is imperiled to the point that it is listed as endangered, recovery is often difficult and can take many years,” said Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program Supervisor Mike Marchand. “We are thrilled that bald eagles are now recovered in both New Hampshire and across the country and that we are having success recovering other species.” In addition to the effort invested in recovering federally endangered species, the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program and partners are investing in conserving a large number of species, before federal listing is warranted, such as Blanding’s and spotted turtles. The NH Wildlife Action Plan identifies actions necessary to conserve 169 species in greatest need of conservation, along with the diverse habitats in which they exist.

Last year was a record-setting summer for the state-endangered and federally threatened piping plovers nesting on Hampton and Seabrook Beaches. The thirteen pairs of birds recorded represented best ever numbers not seen since the project began in 1997. However, the season also included several challenges to the developing chicks, demonstrating the importance of NH Fish and Game biological monitors and trained volunteers. NH Fish and Game biologists monitor piping plover breeding activity on the beaches, protect nests with exclosure fencing, and educate the public about the species. Conservation efforts by many partners, and the cooperation of beachgoers, have helped the piping plover population reach close to 2,000 pairs along the Atlantic Coast since the bird was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1986. To learn more about New Hampshire’s Piping Plover Project visit: www.wildnh.com/nongame/ project-plover.html.

To help restore species such as the piping plovers, Canada lynx, and others, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is asking the public to support its 2023 appeal for its Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program. Visit www.wildnh.com/nongame to learn more about the program and to donate.

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