Jamestown’s Waterways
Our local waterways are amazing resources and are home to many spectacular species. While the waterways that flow through Jamestown and beyond are not perfect, they are capable of supporting an abundance of lifeforms, including us! So next time you pass over a stream or take a drive over to Chautauqua Lake or Lake Erie, take a moment to appreciate all the water surrounding you and do your part to take care of this important and valuable resource.
Read MoreAmerican Toad (Anaxyrus americanus)
Earlier this afternoon RTPI conservation staff joined Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy staff for a walk on a prospective site on Goose Creek. We recorded 64 bird species, dozens of wildflowers and vernal pools with Wood Frog, Spotted Salamander and American Toad (like this one!) egg masses. Very cool finds on a hot spring day.
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