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

This is always a concern, of course. I know that people involved in
collecting rare wild animals often know more than "we" do in a lot of
instances, but creating a resource for them isn't a great idea. Generic
road crossing sites information isn't likely to lead to new collection
pressures - first it won't be clear that there are rare species involved,
and the phenomenon is so difficult to hit that I can't imagine it being an
enticement.

The intrepid collector could cross-reference these sites with PriHabs if
they want to find novel sites, however. So... filtering out recorded
crossing sites that fall within PriHabs and making the remainder publicly
available might be a good compromise.

Matt

On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 1:24 PM, Steve Carter <steve_carter@verizon.net>wrote:

>
>
> Me too...
>
> But please, yes, let's be sure that the information is only used by
> those who will do good with it!!
>
> Thanks, Steve (617) 797-3602
>
> Steve Carter
>
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> On Mar 11, 2011, at 10:43 AM, Patricia Lebau wrote:
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> > COOL!!! Can't wait to see this =)!
> > Pat
> >
> > On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 9:32 AM, Dexter, Timothy (DOT) <
> > timothy.dexter@state.ma.us> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> 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
> >>> <david.paulson.245@gmail.com> 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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