Boone County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2021

Boone County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022

1123 - Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education
1123.41)	330	Number of people who shared information or advocated that native wildlife has a value and purpose.
1123.4)	273	Number of acres impacted by practices relating to wildlife habitat, management or damage
1123.2)	275	Number of people who implemented one or more practices related to wildlife habitat, management, and/or damage
1123.1)	678	Number of people who increased knowledge of wildlife habitat, management, or damage identification or control

1123 - Wildlife Habitat and Damage Management Education

1123.41)

330

Number of people who shared information or advocated that native wildlife has a value and purpose.

1123.4)

273

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

1123.2)

275

Number of people who implemented one or more practices related to wildlife habitat, management, and/or damage

1123.1)

678

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

Success Stories

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