A recent project I am leading will assess the conservation needs and data gaps present for Illinois’ imperiled herpetofauna. The work is in collaboration with Dr. Christopher A. Phillips, Dr. Johnathan A. Crawford, Andrew Kuhns, and Jennifer Mui and will help guide future conservation efforts under the revised Illinois Wildlife Action Plan. The goal is to assess each SGCN amphibian reptile species in the state and determine what measures require enacting for their recovery or stabilization. The work will be done through workshops with taxa experts within Illinois. Once measures are outlined and data gaps assessed, the most critical species will receive conservation planning.
