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Wisconsin Ephemeral Ponds Project Citizen Monitoring Network

W ISCONSIN E PHEMERAL P ONDS P ROJECT – CITIZEN MONITORING NETWORK. Wisconsin Ephemeral Ponds Project Citizen Monitoring Network. Connecting People to Wetlands. What is an ‘Ephemeral Pond?’. So many names!. National Geographic Magazine-April, 1999 Photo by George Grall. Ephemeral

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Wisconsin Ephemeral Ponds Project Citizen Monitoring Network

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  1. WISCONSINEPHEMERALPONDS PROJECT – CITIZEN MONITORING NETWORK Wisconsin Ephemeral Ponds ProjectCitizen Monitoring Network Connecting People to Wetlands

  2. What is an ‘Ephemeral Pond?’ So many names! National Geographic Magazine-April, 1999 Photo by George Grall Ephemeral Depression Depressional Pond Woodland Pond Vernal Pool Prairie Pothole Autumnal Pool Seasonal Pool Where does it occur? When does it occur?

  3. And they can look so different! UWM Field Station Hawthorn Hills Harrington Beach SP Greenfield Park Riverbend NC Kettle Moraine SF Richard Bong SRA

  4. Ephemeral Pond Definition Isolated Depressional wetland with ponded water during spring and summer but regularly dries by early fall. Natural Or Artificial Dries Annually Wooded or Open

  5. Breeding Grounds! National Geographic Magazine-April, 1999 Photos by George Grall

  6. Critical Reproduction Habitat National Geographic Magazine-April, 1999 Photos by George Grall

  7. Birds and Mammals

  8. Epicenters of Species Diversity

  9. WEPP Goals – Building a Foundation • Create a process to map and document ephemeral ponds in Wisconsin. • Study ephemeral ponds to identify the different kinds, and to learn more about the diversity of plants and animals that depend upon them. • Share the knowledge on the ecological value of ephemeral ponds by … • Engage citizen support in wetland conservation through monitoring partnerships that connect people to the importance and responsibility of protecting wetlands for future generations.

  10. Why do we need Citizen Monitors?

  11. WEPP 2009 Includes • Interpretation of air photos to map what may be Ephemeral Ponds (done) • Using #1, Visit sites to verify (ground-truth) map locations & improve mapping methods • Collect baseline data to describe the different types of ponds • Establish selected EPs for long-term monitoring and reference sites

  12. What’s my Commitment? • Collect, record and submit data via protocols • Monitor minimum 3 sites • Adhere to a monitoring schedule (approx. 4 visits per site) • Communicate– needs, insights, evaluation • Report data to your local partner • Record and submit time & travel logs • Spread the word & HAVE FUN!

  13. What can I expect from my Partners?

  14. DNR/UWEX (What do they do anyway?) • Partner Support • Protocol & Training Development • Data Management • Reporting • Program Evaluation

  15. Wisconsin Citizen-Based Monitoring Network http://watermonitoring.uwex.edu/index.html

  16. Final Comments PEP, VEP??? Working Together

  17. Richard Bong State Recreation Area WEPP – CITIZEN MONITORING NETWORK Please help protect my home. Thank You! YOU! U.W. Extension Link: http://watermonitoring.uwex.edu/level3/WIephemeral.htm

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