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Summer 2002 Currents

Urban Coyote Field Study This summer, SRWC Board Member David Eatough and his Revere High School science students have been conducting the first field study of coyotes in the region. Revere High School students with tranquilized coyote, “Maple” The project involved trapping and fitting a coyote with a radio transmitter collar, in this case a five-year old, thirty pound lactating female named “Maple” because of her coloring. Maple’s movements were tracked in an effort to learn about the territorial range of urban coyotes. She was located in Revere, Lynn, Saugus and Peabody. In July, three of Maple’s pups were located on conservation land in Revere. Unfortunately, Maple was hit by a car while crossing Route 107 during July. Since then, Revere High School students have been leaving meat for the pups and noted that other adult coyotes sighted in the area may be taking on a role in the pup’s survival. Coyote signs have been noted throughout the watershed in locations such as Rumney Marsh, near the Town Line Brook, Belle Isle Marsh, and Breakheart Reservation. By participating in this unique study, eleven Revere High School students had the opportunity to use techniques and equipment employed by professional scientists. These students deserve special recognition: their work throughout the summer months highlights their commitment to protecting natural resources. This project was made possible with support from Boston College and the Urban Ecology Institute, and Revere High School faculty and alumni. Special thanks also go to the Metropolitan District Commission, the Massachusetts Environmental Police, the Saugus Animal Hospital, Everett Animal Control Officers, Saugus River Watershed Council, Slotnick’s Memorials, and local meat markets (Fiore’s of Revere and The Meat Market of Winthrop).

Summer 2002 Currents

Viewing the Watershed by Canoe
2002 Environmental EducationWorkshops
Steve Angelo Announces Retirement
Urban Coyote Field Study
"Alewife" finds Home at Saugus Iron Works
Volunteers Clean up Riverfront
Editorial: Rumney Marsh Threatened by Clean Elections
Learning About the Watershed
SRWC 2002 Annual Picnic
RESCO Seeks Expansion
Potential Trucking Facility Threatens Watershed
Interning at SRWC
Around the Watershed
Saugus River Watershed Council 2002 Canoe Trip Schedule