2020 Presentation Descriptions

 

Monday, November 16th

Animals and Covid-19: The Latest Science and How Animals Will Help End the Pandemic Barbara Ray, City of Dublin

As humans encroach further into the lives and habitats of wild animals, many new zoonotic diseases will continue to emerge.  We will look at the latest updates about the SARS-Cov2 virus in animals, resources to provide the community to protect pets and people and give a brief overview of how animals help us develop treatments and vaccines.

What is SCRAM?- Adam Turpen, SCRAM! Humane Animal Control and Removal Services

SCRAM! (Suburban Commercial and Residential Animal Management) Wildlife Control was established in 2001 as a social enterprise of the Ohio Wildlife Center and provides non-lethal services in central Ohio. Join Adam Turpin, Director of SCRAM! as he shares tips on how to deal with wildlife in your community.

The Plasticene and its Impact on Wildlife – Cathi Lehn, City of Cleveland Mayor’s Office of Sustainability

We have entered a new era, the Plasticene, and its impact on wildlife has been tragic! Animals, both large and small, on land and in the water, are being negatively impacted by the ingestion and entanglement of discarded plastic. Learn where this waste comes from, where it goes and how we can stop the flow of plastic that impacts our wildlife.

 

Tuesday, November 17th  Presentation Descriptions

Goose Management: Lessons Learned and Applying them to Natural Resource Management in Cities – Sam O’Connell, City of Mentor

One of the most frequently encountered urban nuisance animals today are the year-round resident Canada geese. Their feces pollutes waterways, and covers sidewalks and common areas. They build nests in high traffic locations, intimidate pedestrians and park-goers, and at times even constitute a hazard to motorists. This talk will explore Canada geese management efforts in the City of Mentor – what’s worked, what hasn’t, and reflections on how the lessons learned from these efforts can be applied to other aspects of natural resource management.

The Wild Art of Communication: Offering Reasonable Solutions to Common Wildlife Conflicts Barbara Ray, City of Dublin 

Good interpretive technique applies to ALL communication, not just speeches and presentations. This session will offer tips on responding to resident’s wildlife concerns and examine what residents want to know vs what we think they need to know, and how to merge those two types of information into responses we all can live with!

Feral Swine in Ohio – Tyler Genders, USDA Wildlife Services

Feral swine pose significant threats to agriculture, wildlife, and people. In this presentation we will look at the history of Ohio’s feral swine, the damage they can cause, what is being done to combat this highly prolific animal, and what to expect in an urban environment.

 

Wednesday, November 18th Presentation Descriptions

White-tailed Deer Damage Management: Does Your Community Have a Deer Problem? – Caleb Wellman, USDA Wildlife Services 

Overabundant white-tailed deer populations are an increasing wildlife management challenge for many communities throughout Ohio.  This presentation will introduce some important concepts related to deer damage management in urban/suburban areas and provide a basic framework for which community leaders can use to assess and document deer conflicts in their community.

Urban deer population management — is the patchwork approach sustainable? – Brad Bonham and Lynn Tetley, City of Wyoming – 15 mins

Following the lead of large municipal and county parks, this small community launched a DMP in the fall of 2015, relying on select private properties as the hunting sites.  As currently structured/ permitted, such efforts certainly change the trajectory of hyper-local deer populations.  But are they sufficient for the long run?

City of Mentor’s Urban Deer Program – Sam O’Connell, City of Mentor – 15 mins

The City of Mentor began its urban deer management program in 2012. By allowing archery hunting on private property and utilizing police sharpshooters to enable citywide population control, there has been a significant decrease in deer vehicle collisions and damage to private property, as well as substantial increases in overall herd health. Eight years in, this program is viewed as one of the most successful in the state of Ohio and serves as a model for urban deer management programs throughout the region.

History and Process – New Albany Deer Management Program – Brett Hall, New Albany Police – 15 mins

Join Brett Hall, police officer with the city of New Albany as he describes their deer program. New Albany’s deer program started in 2004, and Brett has been overseeing the program since 2013.

Thursday, November 19, 2 pm

A Look at a Combined Approach to Deer Management – Dave Borneman, Ann Arbor, MI

Coming soon