Volunteers needed for toad and frog survey
LANSING (AP) — State officials need volunteers to help with Michigan’s annual frog and toad survey.
Populations of frogs, toads and other amphibians have been falling since the 1980s. Scientists say the likely causes include habitat loss, pollution, disease and human collection.
The Department of Natural Resources says the survey helps biologists monitor how Michigan’s amphibians are doing.
Observers conduct the surveys by visiting wetland sites three times during spring breeding season. They listen for toad and frog calls, identify the species and estimate their abundance.
To learn about becoming a
volunteer for the project, visit
http://www.migov/wildlife or contact Sargent at 517-284-6216.