Zoology

Where are the Wood Frogs?

WE WANT YOU!

We’re looking for CITIZEN SCIENTISTS: individuals, families, clubs, or groups-ANYONE who wants to learn more about amphibians and wetlands in Southcentral and Interior Alaska. The ALASKA WOOD FROG MONITORING PROJECT is a volunteer based effort designed to assess the current status of WOOD FROGS in this area. The goals are to learn where they live, what habitats they’re found in, and to establish a baseline for future monitoring. This project provides a unique and fun opportunity for individuals, groups, schools, and kids of all ages to learn about amphibian ecology and to get outside and explore our wild Alaskan backyard- at the same time contributing valuable information to amphibian researchers in the state.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

We are asking you to help solve these mysteries by gathering baseline data on wood frog distribution and habitat. We provide the background, materials, and, training, and you provide actual data to scientists! To learn more about how you can help please read the PROJECT OVERVIEW.

Now that you have read the project overview, with the background information, you can begin by downloading your DATA FORMS and SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS. The only training you require is to learn the following WOOD FROG CALLING INDEX (this is fun and only takes minutes):

Now that you have heard the WOOD FROG calling Index, you can test yourself with the TRAINING RECORDING [wav file]

LINKS

• Project overview
• Survey instructions
• Wood frog calling index:
  • Category 1 [mp3]
  • Category 2 [mp3]
  • Category 3 [mp3]
  • Training recording [wav]
• Data forms [doc]
• Results
• Citizen Science
• It’s not easy being green

DATA SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

You can send your completed forms to us through the following ways: 1) email- just fill out the electronic form, save it to your desktop, and then send as an attachment; 2) postal mail- we can send a stamped envelope to you upon request; or 3) fax. See below for contact addresses, phone and fax numbers.

WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT?

If you or your group, class, or organization would like to participate in wood frog surveys, are interested in finding out about or scheduling a wood frog presentation for your classroom or citizen group, or simply have any questions, PLEASE CONTACT:
Marian Snively – Project Coordinator
Alaska Department of Fish & Game
333 Raspberry Road
Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone: (907) 267-2893
Fax: (907) 267-2433
marian.snively@alaska.gov

OR

David Tessler
Alaska Department of Fish & Game
333 Raspberry Road
Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone: (907) 267-2332
Fax: (907) 267-2433
david.tessler@alaska.gov