AT24-053 Webinar Wildlife Diversity: Research & Conservation efforts in Texas
July 17 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
FreeEvent/Webinar Title: Webinar Wildlife Diversity Series: New Topic Monthly
AT-VMS:AT: Texas Parks and Wildlife (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)
Comments:AT24-053 Webinar Wildlife Diversity: see topic below, Presenter: See below (AT=1h)
Event Date: 03/20/2024
Event Time: 12:00p-1:00p
New live webinars on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12:00p to 1:00p with new topic 4/17, 5/15, 6/19, 7/17, 8/21, 9/18
Event Summary:
This monthly webinar series highlights research and conservation efforts in Texas.
Event Description:
1/17 Automated detection of Black-tailed prairie dog colonies in Texas using satellite imagery, Presenter: Rachel Fern, Ph.D.
Statewide Wetland Program Leader Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
This webinar discusses a new deep learning model for fine-scale detection of Black-tailed prairie dog colonies in Texas in an open-source cloud platform.
2/21- Snake entanglement in erosion control materials, Presenter: Dr. Christopher Schalk
In road construction projects across the United States, erosion control methods (e.g., erosion control blankets), are mandated to stimulate seedbed regeneration and prevent soil loss. Previous reports have suggested that snakes are vulnerable to entanglement in erosion control blankets.
3/20 Restoration of spring habitat occupied by federally threatened Salado Salamanders, Presenter: Zachary C. Adcock, Ph.D.
In this presentation we will detail our efforts to restore the riparian areas and Salado Salamander spring habitat at Twin Springs, and we will discuss the pre- and post-restoration comparisons of riparian, spring, and salamander metrics.
4/17 CANCELLED
5/15 Western Hognose Snakes in Texas: How many species? Presenter: Corey E. Roelke, Associate Professor of Instruction, The University of Texas at Arlington
The Western Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus) is a grassland species historically found across most of Texas. There has been taxonomic uncertainty as to whether there are one, two, or even three species of western hognose in North America, potentially all occurring within the borders of our state. Corey will discuss his latest taxonomic conclusions as well as the current status of distribution of these secretive and charismatic snakes.
Bio:
Corey has been fascinated with all wildlife, but especially reptiles and amphibians, since early childhood. At age ten he told his parents he was going to move to Texas because there were a lot of snakes there. His professional interests include systematics and conservation biology of native Texas species, African frogs, and the pedagogy of teaching students and the public about wildlife and conservation. In his free time, his life is consumed by falconry, herping, hunting, fishing, and dog training.
6/19 Integrated Disease Management System Approach to Reduce White Nose Syndrome Mortality in Texas. Presenter: Get Name.
7/17 Digitalizing Texas Botanical Legacy: The Texas Oklahoma Regional Consortium of Herbaria. Presenter: Get Name
8/21 Post Delisting Monitoring of Black Capped Vireo in Texas. Presenter: Get Name
10/16: Populations genetics of Crawfish Frogs. Presenter: Get Name
12/18: Habitat Suitability Modeling for the Houston Toad. Presenter: Get Name
Cost:
no charge
Presenter:
see above
Contact Information:
Jonah. [email protected]
Organization Website:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/wildlife_diversity/webinars/
Sponsoring Organization:
TPWD
