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Wildlife Links
The following links are resources for the wildlife teams at corporate habitat projects within the Three Rivers Habitat Partnership region, as well as for individual landowners managing their property for wildlife. This page will be updated with valuable links periodically. Avian Resources
Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania
An affliate of the North American Bluebird Society, this site provides information & resources on bluebird management, membership, and more.
National Wild Turkey Federation
Leading conservation organization for the wild turkey. Visit here to learn about their programs such as JAKES and Women in the Outdoors, as well as resources for turkey management.
North American Bluebird Society
Provides information & resources on bluebird management, Transcontinental Bluebird Trail, Adopt-a-Box, slide program rentals, the journal Sialia, and other useful information. Operation Ruby Throat: "The Hummingbird Project"
Purple Martin Conservation Association
From Edinboro University, this organization is the leader in information about this challenging yet rewarding species. Fatal Light Awareness Program
FLAP deals with the issue of bird collisions into windows and high-rise buildings, which kills millions of birds each year. Check out this site to determine if your building may be a hazard to night migrants, as well as how to alleviate the problem at both work and home.
National Audubon Society
Information on membership, chapters, education, and research. Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Partners In Flight
A collaboration of government agencies, nonprofits, and grassroots efforts that aim to keep common birds common. Partners include US Fish & Wildlife Service, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and many more.
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology
From backyard feeder watch to species information and songs, this is a must-stop site for any team interested in birds. Back to Top 
Photo by Don Dubois
Amphibian Resources
Frog Watch
Monitor frog calls on wetlands at your corporate site or own backyard to help scientists research and conserve amphibians. Register your site and enter data on-line. It's simple to learn and contribute!
North American Amphibian Monitoring Program
Help document declines in amphibians in your area by joining the efforts of NAAMP. Studies include frog call surveys, terrestrial salamander studies, and atlases. Also an excellent way to learn more about these critters. Also teacher and family activities.
Terrestrial Salamander Monitoring Program
A part of NAAMP, this site explains the protocol as well as salamander identification. An excellent study to complement a management plan and involve the community.
Amphibian Identification Guide
This is an excellent reference site with the US Geological Survey to identify any amphibian, even tadpoles! Back to Top 
Photo by Don Dubois
Pollinator Resources Wings of Wonder
This partnership between TRHP, ASSET, Inc., Carnegie Science Center, and the wildlife teams of Bayer and PPG aims to educate students and community about migratory birds and butterflies. The Backyard Conservation section is divided into attracting pollinators and birds. Find native plant lists and suppliers here, as well as educational activities.
Migratory Pollinators Based at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, this campaign aims to call national attention to the critical role that pollinators such as bees and butterflies play in our daily lives. This site has endless resources and links for pollinator (butterfly) gardens.
North American Butterfly Association
Visit this site for information on annual butterfly counts, species information, publications and more.
The Bee Works
Visit this site for bee boxes and other pollinator resources such as books, articles and other links. Monarch Watch
Based at the Univeristy of Kansas and Universityof Minnesota, this organization is dedicated to the conservation and education of the Monarch. Join in tagging research, order butterflies or milkweed seeds, and get more information. North American Pollinator Protection Campaign
A coaltion of organizations (including TRHP) promoting the awareness and conservation of pollinators across North America.
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Wildlife Resources
Wildlife Habitat Council
The site for wildlife habitat programs and environmental education on corporate lands. Learn how your company can become involved. Also visit here for WHC Nest Box program and certification information.
Wildlife Habitat Management Institute
A project of the NRCS, this site provides management leaflets for various species, including those compiled by the Wildlife Habitat Council. Animal Rescue League of Western PA Wildlife Center
The ARL is dedicated to the rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
Always seeking volunteers! Bat Conservation International
Learn all about nature's best "insecticide."
Project Bat
An organization that deals with bat-human issues, such as colonies in attics and gateing caves. Pennsylvania Game Commission
Many resources for game and non-game species, hunting seasons, cooperative hunting programs for private landowners, and information on the Wild Resource Conservation Fund.
Trout Unlimited
The leader in conservation of trout and coldwater species, as well as water quality.
Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage
An excellent site providing solutions to common, and not-so common, wildlife conflicts.
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Photo by Bayer Corporation Plant Resources
Native Plant Conservation Initiative
Federal agencies and private cooperators working together to develop solutions to our plant extinction crisis. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Online Native Plant Field Guide
This site offered, through eNature.com with the National Wildlife Federation, provides an easy to use database of native plants for regions around the country.
National Wildflower Research Center Virtual Forest An internet directory of forestry information for landowners. American Chestnut Foundation Learn about this magnificent tree and efforts to save the species from extinction.
Ernst Seeds
Native seed supplier in Meadville, PA.
Prairie Nursery
Native seed and plant supplier, both wholesale and retail. Excellent catalog offers detailed instructions on planting meadows and prairie.
Wild Ones
Natural Landscapers,LTD., is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate and share information with members and community at the "plant-roots" level and to promote biodiversity an denvironmentally sound practices. We are a diverse membership interested in landscaping using native secies in developing plant comminities. Back to Top
Miscellaneous Resources
Friends of the Riverfront
Hollow Oak Land Trust
Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History
National Association of Conservation Districts
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Regional Environmental Education Center
USDA--Natural Resources Conservation Service-Pennsylvania Site
The NRCS Mission is to provide national leadership in the conservation and wise use of soil, water, and related resources through a balanced, cooperative program that protects, restores, and improves those resources.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Aristech Chemical
AMD & ART, Inc.
Bayer Corporation
Browning-Ferris Industries
Dominion
Duquesne Light Company
Hercules, Inc.
Mulligan Mining
PPG Industries, Inc.
Pioneer
United States Steel Corporation
United States Gypsum Company
Wildlife Team Links
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