How the public can help to protect turtles during nesting season in New Hampshire

By: Caelin Graber, Elyse Ruback

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 389

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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In the wild, very few turtles survive to reproductive age. Those that do face significant challenges, especially when crossing roadways during nesting season. While some species can live for over a century in the right conditions, most never reach their maturity due to habitat loss and human-related threats.

As naturalist Sy Montgomery put it, “Every turtle is a miracle.” And that is the mantra of the New Hampshire Turtle Brigade.

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