Citizen & Student Monitoring
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Involving citizens & students in monitoring projects allows Boulder to increase awareness and understanding of indicator species and how they relate to natural resource management.
Indicator species such as birds and amphibians are sensitive to habitat change. Thus, data from monitoring surveys over a period of years indicating the presence or absence of various species are extremely valuable. This data helps guide resource managers at Boulder as they determine the future management of the ecosystem. |
Examples of Citizen & Student Monitoring that have occurred at Boulder - Calendar of Activity
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| Breeding Owl Survey |
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| Boulder Birding Big Day |
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| Anuran (Amphibian) Survey |
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| Deer Exclosure |
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X |
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| Predator Survey |
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| Aquatic Insect Survey |
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| Small Mammal Census |
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Additional Information on Citizen Monitoring:
- Surveys are not conducted every year
- Breeding owl survey: conducted on driving routes within the BLMA.
- Frog & toad (Anuran) survey: conducted three times (once in May, June, and July)
- Predator survey: survey conducted in fall as part of the DNR Predator Census.
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