Re: RE: [vernalpool] The Vernal Pool Salamander Migration Study: Amphibian Roadway Crossing Database

Is there ever concern about identifying specific locations on salamander movements? I would like to believe that this information is being used for the benefit of the species, however, I am afraid that this information can be used, and may already be being used, for the purpose of illegal collecting. Unfortunately, I have seen names I recognize as those that may not always operate within the law; not necessarily collecting, but doing things that may not be to the benefit of the animals we are concerned about.

Thanks.

Joseph Jannsen

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dexter, Timothy (DOT)"
Date: Friday, March 11, 2011 9:30 am
Subject: RE: [vernalpool] The Vernal Pool Salamander Migration Study: Amphibian Roadway Crossing Database
To: vernalpool@yahoogroups.com
Cc: "Paulson, David (FWE)"

> Matt,
>
> We're working on providing a live information feed within the
> Google Map
> interface, so that all users can see where observations have
> been made.
> The Spring 2010 data was limited to 11 observations, as the
> program was
> in it's infancy. We'll post back to the group when observations
> can be
> viewed within the GMap interface.
>
> Best,
> Tim
>
> Timothy Dexter
> Environmental Analyst
> MassDOT, Highway Division
> 10 Park Plaza, Room 4260
> Boston, MA 02116
> Phone: 617-973-8306
>
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: vernalpool@yahoogroups.com
> >[mailto:vernalpool@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of matt burne
> >Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 9:03 AM
> >To: vernalpool@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: Re: [vernalpool] The Vernal Pool Salamander Migration
> >Study: Amphibian Roadway Crossing Database
> >
> >Dave, is there a way for people to see where reports have been
> >made? I know
> >there's interest out there in being able to locate a spot to go see
> >migration activity, and I imagine that there's general
> >interest in seeing
> >the extent of the problem. Having a feedback mechanism also
> >would encourage
> >participation so we're not just contributing to a black box.
> >
> >Thanks
> >Matt Burne
> >
> >On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 8:54 AM, seth
> > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> The Vernal Pool Salamander Migration Study: Linking
> Landscapes is
> >> collaborating with the Vernal Pool Association
> >(http://www.vernalpool.org/)
> >> to document "over the road" amphibian migrations in
> >Massachusetts. Document
> >> the migration of vernal pool breeding amphibians across
> >roadways to help
> >> further our knowledge of important salamander and frog
> >migration routes.
> >>
> >> Amphibian Roadway Crossing Database
> >> http://linkinglandscapes.info/roads/salamander_map.html
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
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> >
> >
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> >
> >Yahoo! Groups Links
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> >
> >
> >
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