Restore reptile and amphibian habitat through innovative and effective techniques to eradicate invasive species including noxious weeds, invasive bullfrogs, crayfish, and fire ants in the Coconino, Tonto, Coronado, Gila, Cibola, Francis Marion, and Apalachicola National Forests. Project will restore wetland and riparian habitat, establish local community crews, form an Invasive Species Council, and develop educational resources for community engagement.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
America the Beautiful Challenge
Project Title: Community-Based Invasive Species Management for Imperiled Herpetofauna (AZ, FL, NM, SC)
Organization:
Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy
Project ID:
5200.23.077319
Description:
Award Amount:
$883454.83
Location:
Coconino, Tonto, Coronado, Gila, Cibola, Francis Marion, Apalachicola National Forests, Arizona, New Mexico, South Carolina, Florida