NATIVE SPECIES MONITORING: NORTHWESTERN POND TURTLE
KEY SERVICES:
Communications & Outreach
Wildlife & Vegetation Monitoring
Habitat Assessment & Connectivity
Geographic Information System (GIS) Services
Working with a state agency, Samara Group coordinated occupancy surveys and pre/post restoration monitoring of Northwestern Pond Turtles across their range in Oregon. As part of this effort, we trained professional biologists and community scientists on proper methodology to conduct visual encounter surveys and coordinated efforts to answer important research questions and conduct occupancy analysis. In addition, we documented and assessed the impact of restoration activities to improve habitat and nesting resources for the Northwestern Pond Turtle.