Affiliation:
The Nature Conservancy, WDNR, UW-System
Year Started:
1965
Specialty(ies):
Land management and biological surveys at Chiwaukee Prairie, a lake plain prairie that is home to many rare and endangered species.
Purpose:
To know the status of the prairie, its perimeters, what is present within it, and determine how to increase or decrease certain populations within the prairie.
Subject Area(s):
Groundwater
Mammals
Birds
Invertebrates (mussels, dragonflies, etc.)
Exotics/Invasive Species
Native Plants
Data Type(s) Collected:
Population Status
Population Trends
Population Health
Population Demographics
Threats to Populations
Distribution and Range
Habitat Requirements
Habitat Conditions and/or Availability
Habitat Protection
GIS mapping/monitoring
Other
- Pollen dispersal
# of Volunteers:
100
Volunteer Services:
Training sessions for new volunteers
Conferences
Volunteer monitor newsletter
Group website
Data analysis and reporting
Regular meetings throughout the year
Email list or list-serve for volunteers
Accepting New Volunteers?
Yes
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