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Eastham Natural Resources & Animal Control 🌱Preserve, protect, and enhance Eastham’s natural resources; provide education to the public

09/25/2026

Due to the incoming nor’easter, the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has issued a precautionary closure to all shellfishing areas effective a half-hour before sunrise on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

This closure includes all of Cape Cod Bay, Town Cove, Nauset Marsh, and Salt Pond. Please visit our website for more information.

8/8/26: I’m now at ARL Brewster, 508-255-1030If you recognize me contact the ACO 774-528-3565! I was found near Linda Ln
08/06/2026

8/8/26: I’m now at ARL Brewster, 508-255-1030

If you recognize me contact the ACO 774-528-3565! I was found near Linda Ln

UPDATE: OWNER FOUND Cat found in the Leland rd area. If you recognize me I will be at ARL Brewster. Please call 508-255-...
07/30/2026

UPDATE: OWNER FOUND
Cat found in the Leland rd area. If you recognize me I will be at ARL Brewster. Please call 508-255-1030

Free Vessel Safety Check Event – Rock Harbor, EasthamIs your boat ready for the season?The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, N...
07/07/2026

Free Vessel Safety Check Event – Rock Harbor, Eastham

Is your boat ready for the season?

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Nauset Flotilla is offering FREE Vessel Safety Checks on Saturday, July 19, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Rock Harbor Launch Ramp in Eastham.

Bring your powerboat, sailboat, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or other recreational vessel for a courtesy safety inspection by certified Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Examiners.

You may:

Bring your boat on a trailer to the Eastham launch ramp, or
Arrive by water and tie up at the dock for your inspection.
A Vessel Safety Check is free, voluntary, and educational—it is not a law enforcement inspection. Our examiners will review your required safety equipment and help ensure your vessel meets both federal and Massachusetts safety requirements.

Boats that meet the requirements will receive the 2026 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Safety Check decal, showing that your vessel has passed this year's inspection. If anything is missing or needs attention, you'll receive a checklist of recommended corrections—there are no citations or penalties.

Whether you're a new boater or a seasoned captain, a Vessel Safety Check is a great way to improve safety for you, your family, and your passengers before your next day on the water.

Questions? Contact Kosta Lambros at 781-858-3828.

We look forward to seeing you at Rock Harbor on July 19!

Eastham Pet Pantry can now be accessed at any time!! Stop by the Natural Resources Office at 555 Old Orchard Rd
06/18/2026

Eastham Pet Pantry can now be accessed at any time!! Stop by the Natural Resources Office at 555 Old Orchard Rd

01/07/2026

Trapping of wildlife in Massachusetts is regulated by state law and may only be conducted under specific circumstances.
The use of steel-jaw foothold traps, padded jaw traps, body-gripping (Conibear) traps, snares, and deadfalls are generally prohibited. Live cage traps may be allowed for certain species when used humanely, legally, and with the required permissions.
Property owners experiencing wildlife issues are encouraged to contact a licensed Problem Animal Control (PAC) agent rather than attempting to trap animals themselves.
For accurate and up-to-date information on legal trapping methods, permitted species, and wildlife conflict resolution, please visit the MassWildlife website, https://www.mass.gov/trapping-in-massachusetts or contact a licensed PAC professional, https://www.mass.gov/info.../problem-animal-control-agents
If you believe violations are occurring, please report your concerns to the Massachusetts Environmental Police. https://www.mass.gov/how-to/report-environmental-violations

12/19/2025

As of sunrise on December 19, 2025, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is rescinding the Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) or “Red Tide” closure in Nauset Estuary (OC2-OC6). This includes the areas of Salt Pond, Salt Pond River, Nauset Marsh, and Town Cove. For more information, including a map of closure areas, please visit our website.

12/10/2025

Effective immediately, the entirety of the Nauset Estuary System, including Salt Pond, Nauset Marsh, and Town Cove (growing areas OC2- OC6) are closed to the harvest of shellfish due to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP), also known as “Red Tide”. To stay updated on closures, and to view a map of closed areas, please visit our website.

12/05/2025

The Division of Marine Fisheries is closing Salt Pond & Salt Pond River (OC6) effective sunrise on December 6, 2025, due to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP), also known as “Red Tide” in shellfish. To stay updated on closures, and to view a map of closed areas, please visit our website.

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555 Old Orchard Road
Eastham, MA
02642

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+17748010518

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