I wanted to follow up on this request. I have had one or two promising leads,
and a couple heartfelt expressions of support, but so far nothing has led to
anything actionable in terms of on-the-ground protection for these nesting
terrapins.
Time is now extremely short, so I wanted to ask if anyone else who hasn’t
responded yet has anything to offer. At this point I’m chasing filaments and
spiderwebs, so anything equally tenuous will at least be something else to try.
- J. A.
On Monday, December 23, 2024 at 02:45:56 PM EST, John A. (via ecolog-l
list) <ecolog-l@community.esa.org> wrote:
A multi-million-dollar city project in my area—ostensibly “restoration” but
really driven by coastal development—is being fast-tracked despite its
threatening to destroy the nesting grounds for a local population of
diamond-backed terrapins. We have had exactly one (1) public hearing just a
couple days ago, and city council will be voting on this on January 7. This
has clearly been scheduled over the holidays to make it as difficult as
possible for locals to organize any opposition.
I have been trying to contact the IUCN Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle
Specialist Group, but they haven’t responded. I have also tried contacting our
state herpetological society, but they also haven’t responded. I’ve also tried
contacting a local university-based herpetologist, supposedly an expert in this
species, who has also not responded.
Is there anyone out there who gives a tinker’s damn about actual, on-the-ground
conservation, especially involving threatened reptile species? I’d like to
hear from anyone—absolutely anyone—who has any interest or experience with
turtle conservation, coastal wetlands preservation, or even “environmental
journalism,” if that isn’t just a mirage.
If there’s anyone out there with any interest or concern, please contact me on-
or off-list.
- J. A.
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