Boone County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020

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1123 - Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

1123.1)

150

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

1123.1)

200

Number of people who attended a wildlife program

1123.1)

200

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

1123.4)

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

1123.5)

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

1123.6)

11900

Number of people who increased their knowledge of invasive species

Success Stories

Citizens Engage in Ornithology

Author: Lacey Kessell

Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

According to recent studies, in the last 50 years, bird populations have declined by nearly 3 billion birds across North American.  That is about 1 out of every 4 birds.These numbers come from a series of databases including citizen science led programs such as the Christmas Bird Count and Great Backyard Bird Count.  The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is an easy way for the community to engage with nature and create a real-time snapshot of bird populations in our area as well as acro

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The American Kestrel Project

Author: Lacey Kessell

Major Program: Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

The American Kestrel used to be a common sight perched on power lines and fence post along roads and open fields.  With each year, less and less of these small falcons are being observed across the country.  Since the 60’s their populations are declining by an average of 1% annually across the country (over a 50% population decline since 1966).  Although there is speculation among scientist and wildlife biologist as to the reason of this decline, without a more widespread da