NYSDEC - NEWSLETTER, AMPHIBIAN MIGRATIONS AND ROAD CROSSINGS PROJECT VOLUNTEER TRAININGS

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Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project Volunteer Trainings

With a real winter in the Hudson River estuary watershed this year, there's little doubt that the ground is frozen. If cold temperatures continue, forest amphibians will remain underground and their emergence and migration to vernal pools may return to a more typical time — unlike the early start that was observed throughout much of the Northeast in late February in 2024. (Get a glimpse of last year's migration in a very rainy DEC Facebook recorded Live stream: Part 1 and Part 2.)

While awaiting the thaw, there are lots of opportunities to learn about the Amphibian Migrations & Road Crossings (AM&RC) Project, the importance of the "earth's wet places" and changes to New York's wetland regulations, and how to get involved.

The Hudson River Estuary Program team will be providing opportunities for volunteer training. Note that our in-person trainings have limited space, and priority will be given to volunteers from the Hudson River estuary watershed, especially those who have not attended an in-person program before. If you are a returning volunteer and need a refresher, please consider joining the virtual session.Saturday, February 15, 9:30am-12:30pm in Acra (in-person). Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties: Register to attend

Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:00pm (virtual): Register for the online training

Training topics will include volunteer protocols, safety measures, data collection and reporting on Survey123, and species identification. If you're unable to attend an in-person or virtual program, you can view our YouTube training modules. We appreciate all volunteers completing some form of training before surveying roads during the migration.

For more information about New York’s amphibian species visit the DEC website.