Support New Hampshire’s Nongame Program on National Endangered Species Day

CONTACT:
Michael Marchand: (603) 271-2461
Jay Martin: (603) 271-3211
Could 20, 2022

Harmony, NH – The New Hampshire Fish and Recreation Division’s Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program has labored tirelessly to revive endangered wildlife in New Hampshire, however these victories wouldn’t be attainable with out the assist of Granite State residents and guests. Right now, on Nationwide Endangered Species Day, the Program reminds supporters to contribute to the 2022 Annual Attraction. The State of New Hampshire provides a $100,000 problem grant to fund the work of the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program, however to qualify this system should increase an equal quantity in personal contributions by June 30, 2022. These funds are additionally important so as to meet federal grant-matching necessities. Go to www.wildnh.com/nongame to donate.

There are presently 51 species on the New Hampshire threatened and endangered wildlife checklist. Of those, 12 are additionally protected by the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The New Hampshire Fish and Recreation Division works in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, different federal and state companies, non-governmental organizations, volunteers, and landowners to preserve and recuperate these species. As one instance, bald eagles have been delisted on each the state and federal endangered wildlife lists on account of these sturdy partnership efforts. With continued public assist by way of personal donations, the Division’s Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program has led efforts which have efficiently labored towards the restoration of populations corresponding to piping plovers, Canada lynx, and terns.

Final yr was a record-setting summer season for the state-endangered and federally threatened piping plovers nesting on Hampton and Seabrook Seashores. The 13 pairs of birds recorded represented finest ever numbers not seen for the reason that challenge started in 1997. Nevertheless, the season additionally included a number of challenges to the creating chicks, demonstrating the significance of NH Fish and Recreation organic displays and educated volunteers. NH Fish and Recreation biologists monitor piping plover breeding exercise on the seashores, shield nests with exclosure fencing, and educate the general public concerning the species. Conservation efforts by many companions, and the cooperation of beachgoers, have helped the piping plover inhabitants attain near 2,000 pairs alongside the Atlantic Coast for the reason that chicken was listed as threatened below the Endangered Species Act in 1986. To be taught extra about New Hampshire’s Piping Plover Challenge go to: www.wildnh.com/nongame/project-plover.html.

Canada lynx, that are federally threatened and state endangered, had disappeared from New Hampshire by the Seventies. Sightings have been uncommon over the subsequent 30 years till 2011 when 4 lynx kittens have been noticed in Pittsburg. Sightings of lynx and proof of their presence proceed to extend. NH Fish and Recreation monitored lynx utilizing a big community of distant path cameras. Because the cameras have been first deployed in 2014, lynx have been detected 96 instances on 26 completely different cameras. Survey work was coordinated with the Northeast Local weather Science Heart, College of Massachusetts-Amherst, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Forest Service. Wildlife corridors are important for the conservation of wildlife in New Hampshire, together with Canada lynx, and now New Hampshire has a statewide map of wildlife corridors to help in conservation efforts. To be taught extra concerning the NH Wildlife Corridors challenge, go to https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/nongame/corridors.html.

“As soon as a species is imperiled to the purpose that it’s listed as endangered, restoration is commonly troublesome and may take a few years,” mentioned Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program Supervisor Mike Marchand. “We’re thrilled that bald eagles are actually recovered in each New Hampshire and throughout the nation and that we’re having success recovering different species.” Along with the trouble invested in recovering federally endangered species, the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program and companions are investing in conserving numerous wildlife species, earlier than federal itemizing is warranted, corresponding to Blanding’s and noticed turtles. The NH Wildlife Motion Plan identifies actions essential to preserve 169 Species in Biggest Want of Conservation, together with the varied habitats wherein they exist.

To assist restore species such because the piping plovers, Canada lynx, and others, the New Hampshire Fish and Recreation Division is asking the general public to assist its 2021 enchantment for its Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program. Go to www.wildnh.com/nongame to be taught extra about this system and to donate.