Wisconsin DNR partners with UW institutions to track smooth greensnake populations, with student volunteers collecting data for conservation efforts.

Wisconsin DNR partners with UW-Madison & UW-Stevens Point to track smooth greensnake populations, a regional species of conservation need. Student volunteers collect baseline data at select sites to predict future declines, helping scientists support nearby states experiencing significant population drops. Public support includes avoiding pesticides that harm the snake and its food.

August 14, 2024
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