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| Herpathon
The
Herpathon
is a 12-hour intensive volunteer survey designed to
identify
amphibian and reptile
diversity and distribution within
Michigan's
unique urban landscapes. The goal is to provide much-
needed
data for areas where
surveys are limited or nonexistent. Past
Herpathon events have been held at Belle Isle in Detroit and Humbug Marsh on the Detroit River. This data has been provided to the MDNR Natural Heritage Program Herp Altas project as well as the USFWS Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. This information will be used to aid in assessing the distribution and diversity of reptiles and amphibians as well as aid in management strategies for species at those sites. Also, this event is intended for volunteers to HAVE FUN!!! Past participants have included members of the Detroit Zoo, DTE Energy, Friends of the Rouge, Michigan State University, Eastern Michigan University, Bowling Green University, University of Michigan, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Michigan Natural Features Inventory, the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority, and the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy. |
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David A. Mifsud, M.S. PWS Herpetologist/ Wetland Ecologist 313-268-6189 © 2006 All images and content on this website are the intellectual property of Herpetological Resource and Management. All reproduction, distributionand use thereof is prohibited without the written consent of the company. design by Brian Spicer |