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Developing a pocket guide book to the mammals of Iowa for biodiversity and conservation education

Principal Investigator:Adam Janke
Collaborators:Mike Rentz, Iowa State University
Stephanie Shepherd and Vince Evelsizer, Iowa DNR
Duration:January 2017 to December 2017
Funding Source(s):Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Resource Enhancement and Protection Program, Conservation Education Program, Wildlife Diversity Program

Goals and Objectives:

Develop a comprehensive guide book to convey the basic life history and identification of native mammals of Iowa for use by conservation educators and professionals.

Progress:

Work on graphic design and individual species accounts has commenced and is proceeding on schedule for December 2017 release of the electronic version of the guidebook.

Future Plans:

Work will continue throughout the year on the development of the book and initial printings for promotion and electronic distribution to educators.

 

Funding Organization: Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Duration: 01/15/2017 to 12/31/2017

Principal Investigator(s): Adam Janke