DEC State Wildlife Grant
In 2008, HEnRI began work studying the population dynamics of three New York State Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Each of the three species - spotted, wood, and box turtles - are in danger of becoming a state threatened species if their populations are not managed for greater recruitment levels. To that end, we began survey work in the Queensboro watershed of Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks to ascertain the population levels of each of the three species, locate prime habitat, and radiotrack five females of each species throughout nesting and hibernation.Work for year one has been completed, and results are being tabulated and mapped.
Volunteers - Please look further down the page for forms and documents related to this year's survey work.
HEnRI would like to thank its fantastic volunteers and the Palisades Interstate Parks League of Naturalists for their tireless efforts finding and tracking turtles. This project would not be possible without their hard work, dedication, and good spirits!
Spring will soon be upon us, and that means turtle season is about to begin. This year we will be working in the Ramapo River watershed and could use extra volunteers to conduct our surveys. If you are interested in our project or would like to volunteer to help out in Year 2, please contact Matthew Shook, HEnRI's Assistant Director.
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