Who's Who of Citizen-based Monitoring in Wisconsin.
  		Photo: Wisconsin River - K. Mooney
Spiderwort - R. Paloski
Pine marten - J. Woodford
Rusty snaketail - K. Mooney
Sharp-shinned hawk
    		chicks - L. Semo
Photo Credits:
Riveredge Nature Center

Contact Information: Mary Holleback
  Adult Programs Coordinator
  P.O. Box 26
  4458 W. Hawthorne Dr.
  Newburg, WI 53060
  800-287-8098
  maryh@riveredge.us
Year Started: 1990
 
Specialty(ies): Lake Sturgeon Restoration Project, Wisconsin Ephemeral Pond Project, WAV Water Quality Monitoring, Christmas Bird Count, MAPS Banding, Bird-a-thon/Band-a-thon, Breeding Bird Survey, Frog Calling Survey, Butterfly and Dragonfly Count
Purpose: The objective of these projects is to collect information that will lead to a better understanding of the geography and ecology of native organisms and their habitats. The goal is to provide the tools and knowledge needed to facilitate the development of conservation strategies to insure the survival of these organisms and their habitats .
Subject Area(s): Rivers/Streams
Birds
Amphibians/Reptiles
Native Vegetation
Lakes/Ponds/Reservoirs
Invertebrates
Fish (Sturgeon)
Exotics/Invasive Species
Data Type(s) Collected: Population Status
Population Trends
Population Demographics
Distribution and Range
Habitat Requirements
Habitat Conditions and/or Availability
Habitat Protection
GIS mapping/monitoring
Physical parameters
Chemical parameters
Biological parameters
Threats to Populations
Population Health
 
# of Volunteers: 200+
Volunteer Hours/Year: 5
Volunteer Services: Training sessions for new volunteers
Advanced training sessions for experienced monitors
Conferences
Volunteer monitor newsletter
Group website
Data analysis and reporting
Regular meetings throughout the year
Email list or list-serve for volunteers
Staff consultation with individual monitors
Accepting New Volunteers? Yes

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