John Custodio - Saint Albans Messenger - May 9, 2023
Annette Goyne, chair of the RCC, said the group is collaborating with organizations like the Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District and Richford Elementary School for a few projects, including building a pollinator garden, hosting biologists for a species survey and a giveaway of bat boxes.
Links/Liens: Richford Conservation Commission, Upper Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District, Cold Hollow to Canada, Missisquoi River Basin Association
USGS - April 21, 2021
White-nose syndrome has killed over 90% of northern long-eared, little brown and tri-colored bat populations in fewer than 10 years, according to a new study published in Conservation Biology. Researchers also noted declines in Indiana bat and big brown bat populations.