Roy Bioblitz 2009

May 15-16, 2009. Roy Rodeo Hall was "Science Central" where all the scientists, staff, and volunteers gathered.

Over 50 scientists, taxa experts, volunteers, land owners and news media participated in the 24-hour inventory of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and plants.
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California Wildlife Distribution Maps

Breeding Range Map
The green area shows predicted habitats for breeding only. The purpose of the vertebrate distribution maps is to provide more precise information about the current distribution of individual native species within their general ranges than is generally available from field guides.

The habitats were identified using satellite imagery, other datasets and experts throughout the state, as part of the California Gap Analysis Project.

New versions of the California Wildlife Distribution Maps are available for download.
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New Animal Fact Sheets Available

The NatureMapping Program has created several new animal facts sheets featuring bats, bears, wolves and birds of Washington state.

NatureMapping Vision

The NatureMapping Program's vision is to create a national network that links natural resource agencies, academia and land planners with local communities primarily through schools.

NatureMapping's Future

NatureMapping provides many different opportunities for environmental education and hands-on field work.

NatureMapping will continue to develop through three phases:
1) Species identification and data collection
2) Data analysis, statistics and graphics
3) Computers, remote sensing, GIS (Geographical Information Systems), local area networking and Internet