Vernal Pool Conservation in connecticut: An Assessment and Recommendations

摘要

Vernal pools, a variety of ephemeral wetlands, are threatened in many areas of the United States. As habitat fragmentation and degradation increase, some vernal pool amphibian species are declining in numbers. Uneven imple- mentation of state regulations further hampers effective conser- vation. To prevent further species decline and vernal pool loss, we evaluated alternatives for improving vernal pool conservation.