We are currently working to update the existing plan. If you are interested in helping, please contact Marne Titchenell at titchenell.4@osu.edu.
The Ohio Bat Conservation Plan
The Ohio Bat Working Group was also instrumental in writing the Ohio Bat Conservation Plan in 2018. The Ohio Bat Conservation Plan is a collaborative effort to guide bat conservation in the state of Ohio through habitat management, research, and education. Currently, various members of the working group are implementing the goals and objectives of the plan. Several committees have been formed to focus on the different sections:
Habitat Management Committee
The habitat management committee focuses on land protection and management with the goal of preserving and/or creating appropriate bat habitat on public and private lands.
Research Committee
The research committee focuses on identifying knowledge gaps that should be addressed to more effectively promote bat conservation, as well as implementing long-term monitoring efforts.
Education and Outreach Committee
The education/outreach committee focuses on creating bat-related materials for use by both educators and the public. The group also promotes bat-related events happening around the state.
If you have an interest in joining a committee, please contact Eileen Wyza at Eileen.Wyza@dnr.ohio.gov.