June 30th, 1997 - June 30th, 1997 | PROJECT
Amphibians represent an important part of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in the northeastern United States. The Northeast Temperate Network (NETN) monitors forest amphibian populations in order to track trends that may warn of ecosystem degredation and to direct conservation actions. Specifically, this monitoring program is designed to help scientists: 1. Determine changes in forest amphibian populations. 2. Establish and better understand correlations between forest amphibian population sizes and forest health. Salamander monitoring is attractive and appropriate for middle and high-school aged volunteers because activities take place in fall and spring when school is in session and because techniques are simple and straighforward.
Project Website(s)
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Project Products
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/citscitoolkit/projects/usnps/netn/salamanders/
Team Members
National Park Service, ContributorBrian Mitchell, Contact, Northeast Temperate Network
Adam Kozlowski, Contact, Northeast Temperate Network
Tags
Audience: Educators | Teachers | General Public | Middle School Children (11-13) | Museum | ISE Professionals | Youth | Teen (up to 17)
Discipline: Ecology | forestry | agriculture | Life science
Resource Type: Project Descriptions
Environment Type: Citizen Science Programs | Public Programs