08/27/2026
Our team of scientists have been busy in the field this summer monitoring habitats and wildlife across the Meadowlands. Here’s a look at some of the fieldwork behind our ongoing research and monitoring efforts!
Water Level Monitoring: MRRI Landscape Designer Henry Pullin and MRRI Senior Wildlife Biologist Drew McQuade installing a water level logger in Harrier Meadow to track changes in water depth and temperature. Image by Sydney Krantz.
Acoustic Monitoring: MRRI Wildlife Biologist Mike Turso collecting acoustic data in Penhorn Creek using ARU’s to monitor wildlife and environmental sounds. Image by Sydney Krantz.
Natural Invasive Species Control: MRRI Ecologist Aleshanee Mooney deploying weevils at Losen Slote Creek Park to naturally control mile-a-minute (invasive species). Image by Sydney Krantz.
Tracking Young Eels: MRRI Ecologist Aleshanee Mooney and MRRI Landscape Designer Henry Pullin collecting eel mop data at Richard W. DeKorte Park to monitor juvenile American eel migration and habitat use. Image by Sydney Krantz.
