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The scope of outreach and education that has
been accomplished for the Lake Erie Water
Snake is probably one of our most outstanding
achievements toward recovering this species.
Just prior to the Lake Erie Water Snake being
listed in 1999, an intensive education
campaign was initiated by The Ohio Division of
Wildlife and The USFWS focusing primarily on
Lake Erie Island residents living with the snake.
'Water Snakes Welcome Here' signs and 'Save
our Snakes' pamphlets (pictured below) were
the first materials to be created.
been accomplished for the Lake Erie Water
Snake is probably one of our most outstanding
achievements toward recovering this species.
Just prior to the Lake Erie Water Snake being
listed in 1999, an intensive education
campaign was initiated by The Ohio Division of
Wildlife and The USFWS focusing primarily on
Lake Erie Island residents living with the snake.
'Water Snakes Welcome Here' signs and 'Save
our Snakes' pamphlets (pictured below) were
the first materials to be created.
Kristin Stanford and Megan Seymour from USFWS host a educational
display during Historical Weekend on Put-in-Bay.
display during Historical Weekend on Put-in-Bay.
| Are You an Island Resident and Want to Request a 'Water Snakes Welcome' Sign for Your Property?? Contact"theislandsnakelady" But HURRY, there are only a very few left! |
Environmental adventure campers help the Island Snakelady
to record data for some LEWS captured on North Bass Island.
to record data for some LEWS captured on North Bass Island.
Overall, the majority of island residents support the
conservation of the snake. Since the listing, many new
outreach and educational materials have been
developed and partnerships forged. The success story
of the LEWS is still being written and we have much to
do. Help us by educating yourself and spreading the
word!
conservation of the snake. Since the listing, many new
outreach and educational materials have been
developed and partnerships forged. The success story
of the LEWS is still being written and we have much to
do. Help us by educating yourself and spreading the
word!
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These signs and pamphlets were distributed to supportive islanders and
were posted at public parks to help educate visitors. However, not all island
residents have positive feelings regarding the LEWS. In fact, the response
from some island residents continues to be very negative.
But that's ok!
At least this is Kristin's, aka "theislandsnakelady"
attitude.
She is constantly working with these folks
to better understand the frustrations and
fears concerning the LEWS.
"If we don't hear about the 'bad', how can we
possibly learn to make it better."
were posted at public parks to help educate visitors. However, not all island
residents have positive feelings regarding the LEWS. In fact, the response
from some island residents continues to be very negative.
But that's ok!
At least this is Kristin's, aka "theislandsnakelady"
attitude.
She is constantly working with these folks
to better understand the frustrations and
fears concerning the LEWS.
"If we don't hear about the 'bad', how can we
possibly learn to make it better."
| Read More About Our Outreach Efforts: Reaching Out to "Save Our Snakes" With Population Below 2000 in 1999, water snakes return Lake Erie water snakes come back from 'threatened' status |
| Click Here to Help Preserve Habitat for the Lake Erie Water Snake! |
| Show Some RESPECT! Click here to find out how! |
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