The Department of Interior sponsors or participates in several programs to monitor the diversity and health of amphibian populations across the nation.

The Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (ARMI)
ARMI is a national research and monitoring program initiated by the Department of Interior under the directive of the President and Congress to respond to indications of worldwide declines in amphibian populations. The USGS, the science and research bureau for the Department of Interior, was given lead responsibility for planning and organizing the program in cooperation with the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Land Management.

The National Wildlife Health Center – Amphibian Malformation and Decline
Frog malformations have been reported from nearly all states. The broad geographic distribution of these malformations warrants national attention. Scientists at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin, perform detailed examinations of amphibian specimens in an effort to determine the causes of the malformations.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service -- Evaluating the Health of Our National Wildlife Refuges: Amphibian Malformations
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service launched a nationwide survey for malformed amphibians in National Wildlife Refuges. The USF&W is interested in identifying the cause(s) of malformations when such specimens are found, and in providing guidelines to enable managers of Wildlife Refuges and other lands to address associated problems.

The National Park Service Natural Resource Challenge
The National Park Service has initiated an extensive program to inventory and monitor natural resources within national parks. The overall purpose is to develop broadly based, scientifically sound information on the current status and long-term trends in the composition, structure, and function of park ecosystems. The monitoring data will provide better information for decisions on management of park resources. Many national parks are including amphibians on their lists of species of concern for monitoring.

The North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (NAAMP)
NAAMP is a long-term monitoring program to track the status and trends of frog and toad populations in the eastern United States, based on roadside surveys of calling amphibians. It is a collaborative effort among many regional entities, including State agencies, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations. The USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center provides central coordination and administrative support. Regional partners provide local coordination and training of volunteers.

Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC)
PARC, is a multi-sector partnership dedicated to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles and their habitats. Participants in PARC include state and federal agencies, the private sector, conservation societies, and the academic community. PARC focuses not only on endangered and threatened species, but also works toward the objective of "keeping common native species common."

FrogWeb
FrogWeb is a web-based resource developed by the USGS National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII), a broad, collaborative program dedicated to providing increased access to data and information on the Nation's biological resources. FrogWeb provides access to information and educational materials on amphibian declines and malformations.

FrogWatch USA
Frogwatch USA is an educational frog and toad monitoring program started by the USGS in 1999. The program relies on citizen volunteers to gather information on frog populations throughout the United States. The USGS maintains a primary role in the scientific analysis of Frogwatch data.