Boone County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





1123 - Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education
1123.1) 50

Number of people who attended a wildlife program
1123.1) 50

Number of people who increased knowledge of wildlife habitat, management, or damage identification or control
1123.1) 25

Number of people who implemented a practice(s) relating to wildlife habitat, management or damage
1123.1) 200

Number of acres impacted by practices relating to wildlife habitat, management or damage 
1123.1) 80

Number of people who increased their knowledge of invasive species
1123.1) 80

Number of people who believe native wildlife has a value and purpose


Success Stories

Explore Gunpowder Creek

Author: Rex McBride

Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

Over 30 participants explored gunpowder creek on June 2, 2018. Participants were encouraged to bring kayaks/canoes, or rent one from our local marina, "The Knot". The Extension Service partnered with the Boone County Conservation District, and SD1 to provide education about the ecology, and history of the creek and surrounding areas, as well as a demonstration of aquatic sampling methods by seining, dip netting, and electro-shocking. Participant responses to the post-questionnaire incl

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