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White-Nose Syndrome in Bats

White-Nose Syndrome in Bats. Impacts on the National Park Service Mission Dr. Herbert C. Frost Associate Director Natural Resource Stewardship and Science. Elaine Leslie Deputy Chief, Operations Biological Resource Management Division. E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A.

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White-Nose Syndrome in Bats

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  1. White-Nose Syndrome in Bats Impacts on the National Park Service Mission Dr. Herbert C. Frost Associate Director Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Elaine Leslie Deputy Chief, Operations Biological Resource Management Division E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

  2. Caves and Mines in NPS Units 85 units with caves 4,000 caves 126 units with mines 3,100 mines E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A Carlsbad Caverns NP

  3. Bats in NPS Units Gary Berdeaux Bat Conservation Int’l Bat Conservation Int’l Bat Conservation Int’l E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

  4. WNS Distribution and NPS Units E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

  5. WNS Impacts to NPS Units Bat Conservation Int’l Gary Berdeaux E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

  6. Impacts on Natural Resources Bats Other cave flora and fauna Ecosystem effects Research activities William R. Elliot David Mindell Bat Conservation Int’l E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

  7. Impacts on Cave Users Visitors Researchers Education Maintenance Daniel Nolfi Carlsbad Caverns NP Gary Berdeaux Carlsbad Caverns NP E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

  8. Human Health Implications of WNS NPS Office of Public Health statement on WNS: Risk to Humans is unknown but appears to be low. The fungus grows only at cold temperatures (41-68 degrees F) that are much lower than that of the human body. No human illnesses to date have been associated with contact or exposure to WNS-infected bats or caves. Additional research is necessary to further explore potential human health risks associated with WNS. E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

  9. What NPS is Doing Guidance to parks on cave use Surveillance & monitoring Visitor education Research support Collaboration Daniel Nolfi E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A Kevin T. Castle

  10. National Plan for WNS A collaborative effort led by Department of the Interior with other Federal, State, Tribal agencies to: Provide science-informed WNS management guidance Coordinate research efforts, disease surveillance, and data management Standardize diagnostic testing Propose communication messages

  11. Issues • Ongoing investigation – time is of the essence • Complex coordination needs • Control presents biological and social challenges • Two listed species vulnerable now • Potential to impact 25 of 40 N. Am. bat species • Future litigation and/or petitions likely • Grassroots interest in bat conservation E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

  12. Thank You Questions? E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A

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