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

Joseph,

Thank you for your concerns. Part of the delay if you will in creating a live google map interface is quality control and the concern of collecting/harassment of reptiles and amphibians (Especially state-listed species). We are investigating ways to provide users with useful information/feedback, while not creating a black box of data. Conservation is our primary goal. Currently, the publically available information is not location specific enough to be useful to less than ethical parties. The data is currently being used to support/encourage conservation opportunities through state agencies. When we do launch the interface it will be peer reviewed with the concerns of quality control and collection/harassment in mind.

Regards,

Dave

--- In vernalpool@yahoogroups.com, skaphiopus@... wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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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