Resources
A collection of key references we keep coming back to in our work.
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Vineyard Gazette: As Tick Issues Soar, Fear Becomes a Factor
A look at how the rise of tick-borne illness is affecting Martha's Vineyard's economy and community, from tourists reconsidering visits to restaurants adapting menus for alpha-gal. Features local business owners, healthcare providers, and tick experts on how to balance public awareness with keeping fear from overshadowing island life.
The Daily Show: The Tick Guy Explains How to Stay Safe from Ticks
A lighthearted but informative segment featuring Dr. Thomas Mather ("The Tick Guy") of the University of Rhode Island, who breaks down tick identification, tick-borne disease risk, and his three-pronged prevention approach — tuck, treat, and check — while fielding the Daily Show staff's most anxious tick questions.
CNN: Why This Summer Destination is a Hot Spot for a Rapidly Growing Tickborne Red Meat Allergy
A CNN video report on the rise of alpha-gal syndrome on Martha's Vineyard, exploring why the island has been hit especially hard and how residents and businesses are adapting to the growing threat.
Daily New Hampshire Gazette: Oh deer, ‘ticks are winning’: Booming deer populations, shifting weather are fueling sharp rise across New England
A regional look at the forces driving New England's tick crisis, from booming deer populations to shifting climate, featuring researchers from UMass Amherst and the University of Rhode Island.
Tick Free New Hampshire
A New Hampshire-based public health resource offering practical guidance on tick prevention, identification, checking, and removal — including resources for kids, pets, and yard management. A useful peer organization model with shareable educational materials applicable to tick-endemic communities across New England.
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: 2026 Hunting and Freshwater Fishing Season Summary
The official MassWildlife listing of 2026 hunting season dates by species and zone, including deer archery, shotgun, and primitive firearms seasons — a useful reference for understanding the hunting seasons that contribute to deer population management on Martha's Vineyard.
USA Today: Tick bites surge, sending many to ER
National reporting on record-high emergency room visits for tick bites, with CDC data and maps showing where tick activity is rising most — particularly in the Northeast and Midwest — plus background on Lyme disease and tick-check guidance.
MV Times: Federal department announces millions of dollars in tick initiatives
Local coverage of HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s federal funding announcement targeting Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome, and what it may mean for Martha's Vineyard.
Vineyard Gazette: RFK Invokes the Vineyard in New Tick-Borne Illness Effort
Federal attention turns to Martha's Vineyard as RFK Jr. announces new funding and research targeting Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome.
Boston Globe: No red meat, no dairy, and no end in sight: How a tick-borne allergy has transformed Martha’s Vineyard
A deep dive into how alpha-gal syndrome is reshaping daily life on Martha's Vineyard, from restaurant menus to medical care, featuring local residents, businesses, and experts including Patrick Roden-Reynolds and Lea Hamner.