Presented by biologist Larissa Smith
Registration opens November 4th, at 9am.
"The rescue of the bald eagle ... ranks among the greatest victories of American conservation," said John Flicker, president of the National Audubon Society.
The eagle population hit rock bottom in 1963, when only 417 mating pairs could be documented in the 48 states and the survival of the species was in question. It was one of the first species to be declared endangered. Over a 4-decade long struggle however, our national symbol of strength and freedom has not only prevailed against the odds, but has flourished! The return of this all-American emblem from just a single pair in New Jersey in the early 1980s, to roughly 120 nesting pairs in our state today, is simply mind-blowing!
Join us to discuss these incredible raptors with biologist Larissa Smith.
About Larissa Smith, Wildlife Biologist-
Larissa has worked for the CWF foundation since 2000 as a Wildlife biologist. She coordinates CWF's volunteers and works on the New Jersey Bald Eagle project, Eastern Tiger Salamander project as well as a variety of other projects. She has a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Stockton College and an M.A. in Environmental Education from Rowan University.
About: Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey
New Jersey has a rich biodiversity that belies its small size and urban reputation. In every corner of our state, species of wildlife, considered rare and imperiled enough to be protected by state or federal law, are woven in to the tapestry of life in our state.
Rare wildlife species live, much like New Jersey residents, in the mountains of the north, the pastoral farmlands of central New Jersey, the bays and swamps along our coasts, as well as on skyscrapers, bridges, and at the edges of suburban subdivisions. These species live a challenged life where roads represent impenetrable obstacles, developments spell the demise of habitat, and contamination in wetlands can wipe out an entire generation.
It is our duty, and our privilege, to protect these species. We gather the best science-tried and true conservation techniques, innovative education activities, and an engaged corps of willing volunteers, in pursuit of the right combination of activities that will preserve a species before it disappears from our state; help another population recover or; highlight some bird, fish, mammal or insect that must be protected before it slides towards extinction.
Our mission is to preserve rare and imperiled species of wildlife that live and breed in, and migrate through New Jersey.
We do this by:
• Carrying out research on species, populations and natural communities.
• Implementing conservation plans on species or populations to stall declines and start recovery.
• Restoring habitat so that it can be as productive as possible for wildlife and other natural communities.
• Educating everyone who lives in New Jersey about our shared wild heritage and our shared responsibility to protect it.
• Engaging partners to make us effective and efficient in the use of our resources.
• Developing a committed corps of volunteers connected to our state’s wonderful biodiversity and working hard to protect it.
CWF VISION:
We are looking, and working, towards a future where New Jersey is home to greater numbers of rare species, stronger populations and enough good habitat to support them
Visit http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/ to learn more. 
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AGE GROUP: | 18 or older | 15-18 Years |
EVENT TYPE: | Natural History | Education |
TAGS: | NJ | Larissa Smith | eagles | CWFNJ | conserve wildlife | bald eagles |
