Northeast Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative
Shenandoah Salamander
Plethodon shenandoah
Overlook at Shenandoah National Park
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Eastern Ecological Science Center is home to the Northeast Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (NEARMI), one of 7 ARMI regions across the United States. NEARMI works on public lands in thirteen states from Maine to Virginia, including many National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges.
Dr. Evan H. Campbell Grant coordinates ARMI activities in the Northeast by conducting and developing amphibian research and monitoring projects. Research by NEARMI staff at the US Geological Survey's Eastern Ecological Science Center provides public land managers (like the National Park Service and US Fish and Wildlife Service) information they need on the current status of amphibians, how amphibian distributions have change or are expected to change over time, and threats to populations. Data from the Northeast is also used collaboratively to evaluate questions about amphibian declines, threats, and changes over time at larger spatial scales.
NEARMI works to provide timely science not only about common, widespread species, but also to assist with conservation of species at risk and those being evaluated for listing under the Endangered Species Act. Work on these species may include field surveys, data analysis, or decision support for local managers. Many NEARMI projects are long-term collaborations and involve decision science, a set of tools and techniques for evaluating multiple goals and unknowns to aid resource management decisions.
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Below are publications associated with this project.
Spatial capture-recapture: a promising method for analyzing data collected using artificial cover objects
Spatial variation in risk and consequence of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans introduction in the USA
Salamander chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans) in the United States—Developing research, monitoring, and management strategies
Using spatial capture–recapture to elucidate population processes and space-use in herpetological studies
Evaluating within-population variability in behavior and demography for the adaptive potential of a dispersal-limited species to climate change
Estimating occupancy dynamics for large-scale monitoring networks: amphibian breeding occupancy across protected areas in the northeast United States
Unifying research on the fragmentation of terrestrial and aquatic habitats: patches, connectivity and the matrix in riverscapes
Performance of species occurrence estimators when basic assumptions are not met: a test using field data where true occupancy status is known
Plethodon cinerius (eastern red-backed salamander) movement
Making decisions in complex landscapes: Headwater stream management across multiple federal agencies
Potential reduction in terrestrial salamander ranges associated with Marcellus shale development
Please don't misuse the museum: 'declines' may be statistical
Below are news stories associated with this project.
Below are FAQ associated with this project.
Below are partners associated with this project. For a complete list for Partners and Collaborators click here.
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Eastern Ecological Science Center is home to the Northeast Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (NEARMI), one of 7 ARMI regions across the United States. NEARMI works on public lands in thirteen states from Maine to Virginia, including many National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges.
Dr. Evan H. Campbell Grant coordinates ARMI activities in the Northeast by conducting and developing amphibian research and monitoring projects. Research by NEARMI staff at the US Geological Survey's Eastern Ecological Science Center provides public land managers (like the National Park Service and US Fish and Wildlife Service) information they need on the current status of amphibians, how amphibian distributions have change or are expected to change over time, and threats to populations. Data from the Northeast is also used collaboratively to evaluate questions about amphibian declines, threats, and changes over time at larger spatial scales.
NEARMI works to provide timely science not only about common, widespread species, but also to assist with conservation of species at risk and those being evaluated for listing under the Endangered Species Act. Work on these species may include field surveys, data analysis, or decision support for local managers. Many NEARMI projects are long-term collaborations and involve decision science, a set of tools and techniques for evaluating multiple goals and unknowns to aid resource management decisions.
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Below are publications associated with this project.
Spatial capture-recapture: a promising method for analyzing data collected using artificial cover objects
Spatial variation in risk and consequence of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans introduction in the USA
Salamander chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans) in the United States—Developing research, monitoring, and management strategies
Using spatial capture–recapture to elucidate population processes and space-use in herpetological studies
Evaluating within-population variability in behavior and demography for the adaptive potential of a dispersal-limited species to climate change
Estimating occupancy dynamics for large-scale monitoring networks: amphibian breeding occupancy across protected areas in the northeast United States
Unifying research on the fragmentation of terrestrial and aquatic habitats: patches, connectivity and the matrix in riverscapes
Performance of species occurrence estimators when basic assumptions are not met: a test using field data where true occupancy status is known
Plethodon cinerius (eastern red-backed salamander) movement
Making decisions in complex landscapes: Headwater stream management across multiple federal agencies
Potential reduction in terrestrial salamander ranges associated with Marcellus shale development
Please don't misuse the museum: 'declines' may be statistical
Below are news stories associated with this project.
Below are FAQ associated with this project.
Below are partners associated with this project. For a complete list for Partners and Collaborators click here.