ABOUT THE GREAT LAKES MARSH MONITORING PROGRAM
The Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program is a bi-national, long-term monitoring program that coordinates the skills and dedication of hundreds of volunteer Citizen Scientists throughout the Great Lakes basin of Ontario and the United States. It is coordinated by Bird Studies Canada. OWA is a local organizer for recruitment, training and support. Bird Studies Canada, with support from the U.S. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Environment Canada, are working to expand the Marsh Monitoring Program in Ohio.
The program is designed to collect information about the presence and abundance of bird and amphibian species in Great Lakes coastal and inland marshes, to contribute to our understanding of these species and their habitat needs. MMP volunteers have a unique and rewarding opportunity to support the study and conservation of some of North America’s most important – and threatened – ecosystems.
The program is designed to collect information about the presence and abundance of bird and amphibian species in Great Lakes coastal and inland marshes, to contribute to our understanding of these species and their habitat needs. MMP volunteers have a unique and rewarding opportunity to support the study and conservation of some of North America’s most important – and threatened – ecosystems.
We are seeking wetland enthusiasts to be trained to monitor amphibians and/or marsh birds (prior experience not necessary) and who are willing to spend about 10 hours per year as a volunteer surveyor of a local wetland.
We are looking for volunteers who will be able fill the indicated points. If you wish to create for own route you will be given instructions on how to do so.
Red - Both bird and amphibians surveyors needed
Purple - Bird surveyors needed
Blue - Amphibian surveyors needed
Green - Route is completely assigned
Yellow - Route is retired and can't be surveyed.
The next training events will be at the following locations and times. Please register with the links below. Lunch will not be provided. Please bring snacks/drinks.
- We will teach you the techniques used in the nationally-recognized Marsh Monitoring Program.
- The training session is free and will be hosted by the Ohio Wetlands Association.
- There is no charge for support materials. Data forms, training guides and training CD’s are provided to all volunteers.
We are looking for volunteers who will be able fill the indicated points. If you wish to create for own route you will be given instructions on how to do so.
Red - Both bird and amphibians surveyors needed
Purple - Bird surveyors needed
Blue - Amphibian surveyors needed
Green - Route is completely assigned
Yellow - Route is retired and can't be surveyed.
The next training events will be at the following locations and times. Please register with the links below. Lunch will not be provided. Please bring snacks/drinks.
MARSH MONITORING RESOURCES
MMP FAQ's, short answers for volunteers, HERE.
Marsh Monitoring Report with results of 1995-2012 Programs HERE.
Marsh Monitoring Handbook, Getting Started HERE.
Marsh Monitoring Handbook, Birds HERE.
Marsh Monitoring Handbook, Amphibians HERE.
How to establish a New Route, HERE.
Amphibian Survey Data Form Tips HERE.
Bird Survey Data Form Tips HERE .
Marsh Monitoring Report with results of 1995-2012 Programs HERE.
Marsh Monitoring Handbook, Getting Started HERE.
Marsh Monitoring Handbook, Birds HERE.
Marsh Monitoring Handbook, Amphibians HERE.
How to establish a New Route, HERE.
Amphibian Survey Data Form Tips HERE.
Bird Survey Data Form Tips HERE .