US EditionMassachusetts cranberry bogs are being given a second life as vibrant wetlands
Massachusetts cranberry farmers face retirements, low prices, and climate challenges, prompting restoration of over 120 acres of bogs to wetlands with $27 million in funding.
- Massachusetts has converted eight cranberry bog sites to wetlands at a cost exceeding $27 million, with 12 more conversions planned across the state.
- This shift arises as many farmers face economic pressures from lower berry prices, rising production costs, and an aging workforce reluctant to maintain labor-intensive bogs.
- The restored wetlands, originally altered for cranberry farming since the 1800s, now attract native plants and wildlife and have become popular recreational sites for hiking and bird watching.
- Brian Wick explained that many younger people are reluctant to take on the demanding and time-intensive work required to manage a bog, while Michael Lach highlighted that ecological restoration efforts are providing new benefits to the local community.
- This trend suggests a growing preference for conservation among Massachusetts cranberry farmers, supported by increased federal, state, and local funding to restore wetlands and preserve natural habitats.
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