Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Lands for all Reserve properties are open dawn to dusk every day, Discovery Center building is open Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm, through October 24th 2026.

Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (GBNERR) is an estuary comprised of 7,300 acres of tidal waters and 2,935 acres of coastal land. GBNERR was designated on October 3, 1989 to focus on four priority topics, including land conservation, water quality, habitat and biological communities, and climate change impacts and adaptation. The combination of stewardship, research, and education address these primary topics. Stewardship priorities at Great Bay focus on upland and intertidal resource management. Properties are managed to sustain wildlife and fish populations in balance with human uses. GBNERR implements monitoring programs to evaluate and track water quality, habitat conditions, and species populations in Great Bay and its watershed. The research projects of GBNERR address the four priority topics noted above. The Coastal Training Program provides science based training resources to individuals who are responsible for making decisions that affect coastal resources. The purpose is to ensure that coastal decision makers have the tools they need to address critical resource management issues. The vision of the CTP is ecosystem-based management of coastal resources based on sound scientific knowledge and the understanding of long-term environmental, social, and economic consequences of management decisions and actions. The Great Bay Discovery Center opened in 1996 as the education headquarters of GBNERR. Education programs at the Discovery Center convey scientific information to school groups, interested adults, public decision-makers, and others. Adjacent to the Discovery Center is the Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center which showcases exhibits on upland habitats and also serves as a training facility for a variety of workshops.

First day of fall school programs 🍁🌰🎣🛶 #
09/10/2026

First day of fall school programs 🍁🌰🎣🛶 #

09/10/2026

CONTACT:Jim Oehler: (603) 271-0453September 8, 2026 Image courtesy of Swift Corwin Concord, NH — The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) has completed the conservation purchase of 1,308 a…

We love this picture snapped during Bird Fest Science Week in August! Photo Credit:
09/09/2026

We love this picture snapped during Bird Fest Science Week in August! Photo Credit:

Glad to see this little one found some water 💚
09/08/2026

Glad to see this little one found some water 💚

We have space to book 1 more in Sept, and 1 in Oct! Contact melissa.brogle@wildlife.nh.gov with questions and to start ...
09/08/2026

We have space to book 1 more in Sept, and 1 in Oct! Contact [email protected] with questions and to start planning.

We love estuaries every day, but in 2 weeks we will celebrate even more during 🩵🌊🌱 Celebrate with us by participatin...
09/07/2026

We love estuaries every day, but in 2 weeks we will celebrate even more during 🩵🌊🌱 Celebrate with us by participating in one of our free and fun programs...guided walks, a dip in the bay, estuary art, and more! Get details, including registration links, at https://greatbay.org/national-estuaries-week/

The New Hampshire Environmental Justice Assessment sponsored by Conservation Law Foundation, Clean Energy New Hampshire,...
09/06/2026

The New Hampshire Environmental Justice Assessment sponsored by Conservation Law Foundation, Clean Energy New Hampshire, and New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity, is conducting a survey open to all NH residents age 18 and older. This survey aims to collect information from New Hamshire residents about their communities, environmental conditions, and quality of life. Information collected in this survey will help:
*Identify environmental issues of concern across the state
*Engage community members in speaking up for cleaner, fairer communities
*Identify policies that address systemic disparities and promote long-term environmental health and equity
See details and access the survey at https://erg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1BMiL4xjEB7ACk6.

The Discovery Center will be closed Saturday September 12th. The outdoor areas are open dawn to dusk, every day.
09/05/2026

The Discovery Center will be closed Saturday September 12th. The outdoor areas are open dawn to dusk, every day.

09/05/2026

One of our favorite easy hikes on Great Bay!

The Adams Point Loop is about 1.5 miles round trip, with well-built steps and viewing platforms that bring you right down to the water's edge. New Hampshire Fish and Game maintains a public parking area and approximately 2.5 miles of walking trails throughout the point.

Located at the end of Adams Point Road in Durham, right next to UNH's Jackson Estuarine Laboratory!

Leashed dogs welcome. Bring bug spray in warmer months, and watch your footing near the shoreline — some sections are narrow with a drop to the water.

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89 Depot Road
Greenland, NH
03840

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+16037780015

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