NAAC: North American Amphibian Conference 2008

June 6-8, 2008

The NAAC is the biggest captive bred and Amphibian Event of Year! It is taking place in New England and they are focusing on raising money for frog conservation. This event is open to the public. All proceeds will benefit Panama Pumilio Project, ABG Amphibian Conservation Projects, Costa Rica Amphibian Research Ctr., Tree Walkers International, Amphibian ARK and Cryptobranchid Interest Group.

To find out more information on how you can join this event, please, click here

Operation Frog Pond Breaks Ground on Beaver Valley School Project

Students and teachers at Beaver Valley School in Plain, WA, braved a cold wind to dedicate their new amphibian pond to Marycarol Nelson, a teacher at the school responsible establishing the natural area where the pond is located.

To read the full article in the Leavenworth Echo, click here

TWI Assessment of Amphibians Now Available for Download

Tree Walkers International has released a scientific assessment, Identifying Priority Ecoregions for Amphibian Conservation in the U.S. and Canada through our Operation Frog Pond program. The assessment was supported by grants from the Lawrence Foundation, and Northwest Frogfest. The report identifies regions where small-scale habitat projects would potentially have the greatest conservation impacts for amphibians.

To download the report, click here

NPCA: National Parks Conservation Association

Frog Die-offs at Acadia Examined: Scientists searching for answers to plight of park's species.

"ACADIA N.P., MAINE-A major three-year study under way at Acadia National Park seeks to solve the mystery of what has been killing the young age classes of four frog species in the park.

Scientists at the National Wildlife Health Center have diagnosed several diseases after dissecting specimens of frog species that have been dying off in the last four years at park wetlands. These diseases, including a fungus, viruses, and protozoans, have caused complete or high mortality rates for wood frogs, green frogs, bullfrogs, and spring peepers. Park staff and scientists hope to learn whether these die-offs are natural occurrences or the result of a combination of environmental changes, such as air and water pollution, ultraviolet radiation, or toxins..." Read more here!

Although this article is a few years old, it is a reminder to all of us how important conservation is in our own backyards.

2nd Annual Southwest PARC Meeting!

June 5-8, 2008

The 2008 Southwest Partners in Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (SW PARC)meeting is being held in conjunction with our Horned Lizard Conservation Society (HLCS) and Texas Herpetological Society (THS) partners. The JointSW PARC-HLCS-THS meeting will take place in Austin, TX, June 5-8, 2008.

This year's meeting theme is Herpetofauna Conservation on Private Lands, although many diverse reptile and/or amphibian conservation issues will be discussed. An agenda can be downloaded from Meetings The meeting is open to anyone interested in reptile or amphibian conservation in the southwestern U.S., Hawaii or Mexico. State and federal agencies, tribes, researchers, enthusiasts, zoos, museums, non-profit or conservation organizations, private sector or industry representatives are all welcome and encouraged to attend.

Early registration is $50 for students and $65 for professionals. Single day registration is also available for $30. Registration includes breaks Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a hosted social/poster session with hors d'oeuvres Friday evening and lunch on Saturday.

Please visit SWPARC for details on the agenda,meeting location, hotels, registration, call for abstracts, sponsors and exhibitors. Hope to see you there!

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The Winter 2007 Issue of TWI's Magazine, Leaf Litter, is Now Available!

January 26, 2008

The publication's threefold focus is to deal with topics pertaining to amphibian captive husbandry, conservation projects and issues, and trips to wild amphibian habitats.

To download your copy, click the image at right.