Climate Change and Conservation of Native Amphibians and Reptiles

March 16 - 18, 2010, Albuquerque, NM   
Hosted by the Southwest Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
For more information please contact Kelly_Doonan@fws.gov

An opportunity to meet other professionals and learn about emerging issues in the field of amphibian and reptile conservation, highlighting:

• Captive husbandry and propagation programs
• Pathogens, parasites and disease management
• Adaptive framework and conservation planning

Attendees will leave the conference with an understanding of the patterns and processes affecting imperiled herpetofauna, insight into the application of that knowledge to conservation programs, and enhanced partnerships with others. RSVP to R2AmphibianClimate@fws.gov

Hotel Accommodations

For more information please contact:
Connie Keeler-Foster at 575-734-5910 x16; connie_keelerfoster@fws.gov;

Michelle Christman at 505-761-4715; michelle_christman@fws.gov; or

Chester Figiel at 706-655-3382, ex 244; chester_figiel@fws.gov

Climate Change and Conservation of Native Amphibians and Reptiles Conference Announced in Southwest Region

The Southwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would like to welcome you to, Climate Change and Conservation of Native Amphibians and Reptiles.

Topics will focus on management of emerging pathogens, pathogen and parasite diagnostics, reproductive physiology, impact of exotics, genetic management, facility design, and highlights of successful Service and partner programs. Current techniques for husbandry for the short-term (emergency salvage and head start) and long-term (refugia and propagation programs) will also be presented during the conference.

Attendees will actively participate in breakout groups to develop strategies and actions for implementation. Attendees will leave the conference with a working knowledge of the pattern and processes affecting amphibian and reptile species here in the Southwest with an emphasis on climate change and insight into the application of that knowledge to conservation programs for imperiled herpetofauna. Expected outcomes include:

• Enhanced collaborative partnerships by connecting a diverse community of resource managers and scientists in the field of amphibian and reptile conservation.
• Enhanced communication within the Service to prioritize and implement amphibian and reptile conservation activities.
• Prioritized management actions and strategies for immediate implementation and long-term landscape level planning.

Register Today!

Amphibian Reptiles Conference Registration Form

Be a part of a positive step in combating the negative effects of climate change on amphibians and reptiles in the Southwest. Register today and please let us know if you would be interested in attending as soon as possible. Email or fax the registration form above.

Currently accepting Registration and Abstracts for posters and presentations on:

• Captive husbandry and propagation
• Pathogens, parasites and disease management
• Tools for conservation planning, design and implementation
• Impact of climate change on imperiled herpetofauna

Oral presentations are limited to 15 minutes, with 5 minutes for questions.

Abstracts should be no longer than 200 words, and include the Title, Authors Names  (presenter in bold), Affiliation, Contact Information including email and Session Preference from the list above. 

Abstracts should be submitted to R2AmphibianClimate@fws.gov prior to February 25, 2010 for priority consideration.  

Download the Abstract Information Sheet