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Tug Hill Commission’s Winter Wildlife Webinar Series
Continues February 12 with Bats of New York: Challenges and Conservation
Published: February 07, 2025
at 12:00 p.m.
By: Press Release
from NYS Tug Hill Commission
Bats of New York: Challenges and Conservation
Tug Hill Winter Wildlife Webinar Series, Part 2:
February 12, 6 p.m.
WATERTOWN, NEW
YORK – The Tug Hill Commission invites the public to join a webinar on
Wednesday, February 12 at 6 p.m. to learn about the challenges facing New
York’s bat populations and ongoing conservation efforts. Register at tinyurl.com/NewYorkBats and a Zoom link
will be sent along with your registration confirmation email.
This webinar will
highlight key bat species found in the Tug Hill region, including the
Indiana bat and Northern long-eared bat, both federally endangered, as well
as the big brown bat and red bat, which are most prevalent in the region.
Participants will learn about the impacts of white-nose syndrome, a
devastating fungal disease affecting bat populations, and how DEC monitors
and manages bat species across the state. The discussion will also explore
the essential role bats play as biocontrol predators, helping to regulate
insect populations and maintain ecological balance. Lucara Aman, a bat
technician with the NYS DEC, will lead the presentation. She assists with
monitoring summer and winter bat populations and supports research projects
to better understand NY’s bat species.
This webinar is
part of the Tug Hill Winter Wildlife Webinar Series, which explores the
region’s diverse wildlife and conservation efforts. Stay tuned for upcoming
sessions, including a discussion on American Chestnut Research and
Restoration in March 2025.
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The New York
State Tug Hill Commission is a non-regulatory state agency charged with
helping local governments, organizations, and citizens shape the future of
the region, especially its environment and economy. The commission uses a
grassroots approach to build local capacity and provide technical
assistance in land use planning, community development, and natural
resource management.
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