NEWS RELEASE
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
19 March 2009

THE CRYPTOBRANCHID INTEREST GROUP RON GOELLNER CONSERVATION FUND

In honor and memory of Ron Goellner, noted zoologist, the Cryptobranchid Interest Group offers a monetary grant to help support research and educational initiatives that contribute to the conservation of cryptobranchid salamanders.

Grant Amount: up to $1,000.

Eligibility: Anyone may apply for this award. If funding is provided, the awardee(s) is required to recognize the CIG Ron Goellner Conservation Fund in all publications and presentations. Copies of reports and publications are to be provided to CIG and reports of progress are to be submitted on an annual basis. CIG also requests that 3-5 images be provided to CIG to post on its website or in CIG publications to promote its support of this project.

Evaluation Criteria: Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the potential of the project to contribute to the biological knowledge and conservation of cryptobranchid salamanders. Important considerations are the significance and originality of the project, design of sampling and analysis, preliminary data supporting the feasibility of the project, the likelihood of successful completion and publication, and the overall application towards cryptobranchid conservation.

Application Procedure:

1. Download the application forms from the CIG website at:

http://www.caudata.org/cig

or contact Diane Barber at:

dbarber@fortworthzoo.org

2. Provide all information requested on the application, including a description of the project.

3. Applications must be accompanied by curriculum vitae(s) of principle investigator(s), copies of appropriate permits, and letters of support (if applicable).

4. Completed application materials must be electronically submitted by 15 April to Diane Barber at:

darber@fortworthzoo.org

5. The grant recipient(s) will be selected by the CIG steering committee and will be notified of his/her selection by 15 May of the same calendar year.

Diane Barber
Curator of Ectotherms
Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth, Texas 76110
817-759-7180
dbarber@fortworthzoo.org

This month’s National Geographic features an excellent article on the plight of amphibians…
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/04/amphibian/holland-text

NEWS RELEASE
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
23 March 2009

SALAMANDER RESEARCH POSITION FOR JUNE-AUGUST 2009

I am looking for one or two field assistants to help with research on Long-toed
Salamanders in the Pacific Northwest this summer. The field season will run from June
until the end of August. The job involves helping to locate and catch salamanders, taking
notes and conducting habitat analyses. There is also a small laboratory component during
which the assistant will help with DNA extractions and PCR.

Qualifications:

1) Experience hiking and camping required. Preference will be given to applicants with previous field experience.
2) Physically fit. The job will involve hiking to field sites with gear, actively looking for salamanders and long stretches of time outdoors.
3) A willingness to learn, enthusiasm for research and full dedication to the project
4) Must be comfortable working and living in small groups
5) Driver‚s license and first aid certification, are not required but are helpful

Additional Requirements:

1) Canadian citizenship or valid work permit for Canada
2) Successful applicant must have valid health insurance, including coverage in Canada
and the USA for the duration of the field season.

Salary:

Will depend on experience but, at a minimum, will be more than sufficient to cover living
expenses during the field season

Other Benefits:

1) Learn about amphibians and get experience in the field
2) Great for outdoors enthusiasts as there is lots of hiking, camping, etc. involved
3) An interesting way to see the Western United States and Canada (Alberta, British
Columbia, Montana, Washington and Idaho)
4) Opportunities for credit and/or an independent project can be discussed

Deadlines:

I will be accepting applications until April 15 but interviews will commence before then as
I am hoping to fill this position by May. If interested, please contact Julie Lee-Yaw at:

lee-yaw@zoology.ubc.ca

for more information and to obtain an application form.

Julie A. Lee-Yaw
Graduate Student
Zoology Department
University of British Columbia

http://savethefrogs.com/posters

In commemoration of the 1st Annual Save The Frogs Day, we present this limited edition 18×24″ print featuring artwork by Ms. Leah Klehn, the 1st Lady of Frog Art. Leah is a high school senior whose fantastic frog art can be seen throughout the savethefrogs.com website and on our cool Red-Eye Treefrog Kids T-shirts. Leah is also directing the 1st Annual Frog Art Contest.

Please support SAVE THE FROGS! worldwide amphibian conservation efforts by ordering one of these limited edition posters.

All orders will receive a FREE savethefrogs.com bumper sticker.

www.savethefrogs.com/posters

Please place your order by April 1st.

Thanks for your support!

Official SAVE THE FROGS! Newsletter

March 10th, 2009

Help fund amphibian conservation efforts every time you shop!

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Thanks for your support!

Save The Frogs Day – April 28th, 2009
www.savethefrogs.com/day

NEWS RELEASE
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
4 March 2009

SALAMANDER SEASONAL TECHNICIAN

Agency: Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Location: Southwestern North Carolina

Job Description: A seasonal field technician is needed for research investigating headwater
stream community ecology in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Field work will involve capturing, identifying, gut flushing, and measuring salamanders found in and around headwater streams, as well as collecting water quality data and aquatic macro-invertebrates. Laboratory work will involve identifying salamander gut contents and processing water samples, although the majority of the work will be field based. Field work will begin in late May and last through the middle of August.

Qualifications: Successful applicants must be able to work long hours in sometimes
inclement weather while hiking in mountainous terrain. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong interest in stream ecology, herpetology, community ecology, or wildlife conservation. Previous experience working in the field or with salamanders is desirable, but not required. To apply please send a resume, brief statement of interest (1-2 paragraphs), and contact information for two references to Conor Keitzer at:

skeitzer@purdue.edu

Salary: $8.50/hour and housing will be provided at a field research station.

Last Date to Apply: Open until filled.

Contact Information:

S. Conor Keitzer
Graduate Research Assistant
Forestry and Natural Resources
Purdue University
715 W State Street
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2061
(765) 494-9597