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NEWS RELEASE
The Center for North American Herpetology
St. George Island, Florida
http://www.cnah.org
8 January 2009
RARE POND SPECIES SURVEY TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP
Where: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California
When: Lecture: Saturday, 21 March 2009; Field Trip: 20-21-22 March 2009
Registration Opens Monday, January 5, 2009
http://www.lagunadesantarosa.org/pdfs/Pond%20Flyer%202009.pdf
This workshop is designed to provide practical training on aquatic survey techniques for
the California Tiger Salamander, California Red-legged Frog, and Western Pond Turtle. The
range of these three rare and protected species overlap and they often occur in similar
pond habitats.
The lecture session will include a review of the biology and ecology of these species,
identification of life stages, state and federal regulations, and approved survey protocols.
The field trip sessions will provide field training in aquatic survey techniques, including dip
net sampling for CTS larvae, evening spotlighting for frogs, and turtle visual encounter
and trapping. Also, seining (netting) and snorkel survey techniques will be demonstrated,
if weather conditions permit.
Cost:
$325 Early registration, $350 after March 6th
$150 Full-time undergraduate or junior college student
$250 Turtle field session and lecture only option, $275 after March 6th
Registration opens Monday, January 5, 2009. Registration forms will not be accepted in
advance. For questions, please contact Maggie (707) 527-9277 x 107.
Co-Sponsor:
The Wildlife Project
Wildlife Project specializes in environmental compliance and technical field surveys.
Specifically, assisting clients with mitigation development and monitoring, special-status
species surveys and habitat evaluations, biological assessments, survey and monitoring
technique development, and biological consultation. To find out more, visit:
http://www.thewildlifeproject.com
The Laguna Foundation works to improve the ecological health of the Laguna de Santa
Rosa, Sonoma County's richest wildlife area, and to inspire appreciation and enjoyment of
this unique natural treasure.
To find out more, visit: <http://www.lagunadesantarosa.org>www.lagunadesantarosa.org
Rare Pond Species
California Tger salamander, California Red-legged Frog and Western Pond Turtle. The two
amphibians are federally listed as threatened or endangered and all are State Species of
Concern.
About the Instructors
Dave Cook and Jeff Alvarez are experts on amphibian, turtle, and reptile ecology and
conservation, conduct herpetological research, and hold state and federal permits for the
three pond species.
Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation
P. O. Box 7886
Santa Rosa, California 95407