March 31, 2025
Beth Lambert, director of the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER)
will give a presentation on Restoring Rivers and Rewilding Wetlands in Massachusetts
on April 2 as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series and the MCLA Environmental
Studies Department.
With 20 years of experience in river and watershed restoration across Oregon, New
Hampshire, and Massachusetts, Lambert brings a wealth of knowledge on ecological restoration.
Her presentation will highlight key restoration initiatives in Massachusetts, the
benefits of rewilding wetlands, and how these efforts contribute to climate adaptation
and biodiversity conservation.
Lambert leads the Massachusetts DER, a 30-person agency within the Massachusetts Department
of Fish and Game dedicated to restoring and protecting rivers, wetlands, and watersheds.
DER staff work closely with communities, landowners, non-profit organizations, and
state and federal agencies to revitalize aquatic ecosystems. Their efforts include
removing aging dams, upgrading culverts, rewilding wetlands, and supporting community-driven
restoration projects that enhance habitat and improve climate resilience.
Presentations occur every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science
and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121. Each presentation is free and open to the public.
Podcasts will be posted online following each presentation.
All lectures will be recorded and can be replayed on the MCLA ENVI Youtube Channel and broadcast on Northern Berkshire Community Television Channel (NBCTC) 1302 at
the following times:
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays at 4 p.m.
Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.
Sundays at 11:30 p.m.
Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
Community members can find up-to-date information about the schedule at mcla.edu/greenliving.
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10 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts
Schools in the nation for 2025, after earning the No. 7 spot the prior three years.
The College’s focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in
additional 2025 U.S. News rankings: No. 5 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for
liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 2 for Top Performer on Social Mobility
for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools
graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu.
