Breaking News: WNS Confirmed in Alabama
Attached is the official press release.
Peter Youngbaer
White Nose Syndrome Liaison
National Speleological Society
(802) 272-3802
WNS found in Alabama.pdf
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Breaking News: WNS Confirmed in Alabama
Attached is the official press release.
Peter Youngbaer
White Nose Syndrome Liaison
National Speleological Society
(802) 272-3802
WNS found in Alabama.pdf
Description: Adobe PDF document
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The NSS sent a six-page letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Director Daniel Ashe
requesting that USFWS publicly release its data and methodology for arriving at
it's recent estimate of "at least 5.7 - 6.7 million" bat deaths from WNS. The
NSS also provided detailed scientific data indicating why
The NSS sent a six-page letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Director Daniel Ashe
requesting that USFWS publicly release its data and methodology for arriving at
it's recent estimate of "at least 5.7 - 6.7 million" bat deaths from WNS. The
NSS also provided detailed scientific data indicating why
The NSS sent a six-page letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Director Daniel Ashe
requesting that USFWS publicly release its data and methodology for arriving at
it's recent estimate of "at least 5.7 - 6.7 million" bat deaths from WNS. The
NSS also provided detailed scientific data indicating why
[Attachment(s) from Sarah Truebe included below]
Hi all,
Attached please find two documents: the schedule for the ARA Winter Technical
on Saturday, January 28, 2012; and a series of maps, parking, and lunch info.
Please note, thelocation of the event has changed. The new location is:
Go
[Attachment(s) from Sarah Truebe included below]
Hi all,
Attached please find two documents: the schedule for the ARA Winter Technical
on Saturday, January 28, 2012; and a series of maps, parking, and lunch info.
Please note, thelocation of the event has changed. The new location is:
Go
[Attachment(s) from Sarah Truebe included below]
Hi all,
Attached please find two documents: the schedule for the ARA Winter Technical
on Saturday, January 28, 2012; and a series of maps, parking, and lunch info.
Please note, thelocation of the event has changed. The new location is:
Go
On the verge of another season of winter hibernating bat surveys, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service biologists and partners estimate that at least
5.7 million to 6.7 million bats have now died from white-nose syndrome.
http://us.vocuspr.com/Newsroom/Query.as ... Cache=True
On the verge of another season of winter hibernating bat surveys, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service biologists and partners estimate that at least
5.7 million to 6.7 million bats have now died from white-nose syndrome.
http://us.vocuspr.com/Newsroom/Query.as ... Cache=True
On the verge of another season of winter hibernating bat surveys, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service biologists and partners estimate that at least
5.7 million to 6.7 million bats have now died from white-nose syndrome.
http://us.vocuspr.com/Newsroom/Query.as ... Cache=True
The NSS WNS Liaison is also endorsing this effort, please sign!
From: i...@batcon.org
Subject: PLEASE HELP! Only 10 days left to get 22,000 signatures!
To: bigredfo...@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:41:17 -0500
We need 22,000 Signatures Before November 25!
Please Hel
The NSS WNS Liaison is also endorsing this effort, please sign!
From: i...@batcon.org
Subject: PLEASE HELP! Only 10 days left to get 22,000 signatures!
To: bigredfo...@hotmail.com
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:41:17 -0500
We need 22,000 Si
The NSS WNS Liaison is also endorsing this effort, please sign!
From: i...@batcon.org
Subject: PLEASE HELP! Only 10 days left to get 22,000 signatures!
To: bigredfo...@hotmail.com
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:41:17 -0500
We need 22,000 Si
> Hi All,
> WNS Liaison Peter Youngbaer wrote:
>
> Below is the notice I sent out for signing on to the WNS funding petition.
> Please feel free to forward to your networks, list serves, Facebook posts,
> etc.
>
> --
>
> Actio
> Hi All,
> WNS Liaison Peter Youngbaer wrote:
>
> Below is the notice I sent out for signing on to the WNS funding petition.
> Please feel free to forward to your networks, list serves, Facebook posts,
> etc.
>
> --
>
> Actio
> Hi All,
> WNS Liaison Peter Youngbaer wrote:
>
> Below is the notice I sent out for signing on to the WNS funding petition.
> Please feel free to forward to your networks, list serves, Facebook posts,
> etc.
>
> --
>
> Actio
FORWARD:---
Hi everyone,
The pre-registration website is now OPEN for the 2012 NSS Convention in the
Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia!!!
Please visit www.nss2012.c
FORWARD:---
Hi everyone,
The pre-registration website is now OPEN for the 2012 NSS Convention in the
Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia!!!
Please visit www.nss2012.c
FORWARD:---
Hi everyone,
The pre-registration website is now OPEN for the 2012 NSS Convention in the
Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia!!!
Please visit www.nss2012.c
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.222840171095751.51796.170170866362682
I think even if you are not on facebook that this link will take you to the
photos...
Jennifer
> To: s...@caver.net
> From: gv...@nckri.org
> Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:18:33 +
> Subject: Re: [SWR] Bat Workshop up
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.222840171095751.51796.170170866362682
I think even if you are not on facebook that this link will take you to the
photos...
Jennifer
> To: s...@caver.net
> From: gv...@nckri.org
> Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:18:33 +
> Subject: Re: [SWR] Bat Workshop up
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.222840171095751.51796.170170866362682
I think even if you are not on facebook that this link will take you to the
photos...
Jennifer
> To: s...@caver.net
> From: gv...@nckri.org
> Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:18:33 +
> Subject: Re: [SWR] Bat Workshop up
Let me know if I can possibly transport some borrowed nets from Santa Fe or
Roswell BLM on the way down Friday
I would hope we can still use Anabat without nets as training for the devices???
Jennifer
From: ken_harring...@hotmail.com
To: s...@caver.net
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:27:59 -0600
Let me know if I can possibly transport some borrowed nets from Santa Fe or
Roswell BLM on the way down Friday
I would hope we can still use Anabat without nets as training for the devices???
Jennifer
From: ken_harring...@hotmail.com
To: s...@caver.net
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.co
Let me know if I can possibly transport some borrowed nets from Santa Fe or
Roswell BLM on the way down Friday
I would hope we can still use Anabat without nets as training for the devices???
Jennifer
From: ken_harring...@hotmail.com
To: s...@caver.net
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.co
I think I recognize Carlsbad and the sloth from Grand Canyon Caverns!
I might also have an idea for the Tuesday night disco costume party at
Convention now.
Jen
To: cascadegro...@yahoogroups.com
From: jlrbi...@sonoratx.net
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:03:56 -0500
Subject: [CascadeGrottoPUBLIC
I think I recognize Carlsbad and the sloth from Grand Canyon Caverns!
I might also have an idea for the Tuesday night disco costume party at
Convention now.
Jen
To: cascadegro...@yahoogroups.com
From: jlrbi...@sonoratx.net
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:03:56
I think I recognize Carlsbad and the sloth from Grand Canyon Caverns!
I might also have an idea for the Tuesday night disco costume party at
Convention now.
Jen
To: cascadegro...@yahoogroups.com
From: jlrbi...@sonoratx.net
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:03:56
Here are links to all the testimony presented.
http://www.caves.org/WNS/Hearing%20on%20Why%20Should%20We%20Care%20About%20Bats.htm
From: rckee...@cox.net
To: cag-gr...@yahoogroups.com; s...@23b.org; e...@yahoogroups.com;
s...@caver.net
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:04:28 -0700
Subj
Here are links to all the testimony presented.
http://www.caves.org/WNS/Hearing%20on%20Why%20Should%20We%20Care%20About%20Bats.htm
From: rckee...@cox.net
To: cag-gr...@yahoogroups.com; s...@23b.org; e...@yahoogroups.com;
s...@caver.net
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Dat
Here are links to all the testimony presented.
http://www.caves.org/WNS/Hearing%20on%20Why%20Should%20We%20Care%20About%20Bats.htm
From: rckee...@cox.net
To: cag-gr...@yahoogroups.com; s...@23b.org; e...@yahoogroups.com;
s...@caver.net
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Dat
http://www.fws.gov/whitenosesyndrome/pdf/WNSconfirmedMaine_052411.pdf
and pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwshq/sets/72157626665235455/
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http://www.fws.gov/whitenosesyndrome/pdf/WNSconfirmedMaine_052411.pdf
and pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwshq/sets/72157626665235455/
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http://www.fws.gov/whitenosesyndrome/pdf/WNSconfirmedMaine_052411.pdf
and pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwshq/sets/72157626665235455/
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xcept the CBD who would
rather attack everyone).
Jen.
From: ken_harring...@hotmail.com
To: pagan...@comcast.net; s...@caver.net
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:30:35 -0600
Subject: Re: [SWR] Fwd: Fw: Carlsbad Caverns National Park Announces Cave
Closures
Carl,
The agencies are trying
xcept the CBD who would
rather attack everyone).
Jen.
From: ken_harring...@hotmail.com
To: pagan...@comcast.net; s...@caver.net
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:30:35 -0600
Subject: Re: [SWR] Fwd: Fw: Carlsbad Caverns National Park Announces Cave
Closures
xcept the CBD who would
rather attack everyone).
Jen.
From: ken_harring...@hotmail.com
To: pagan...@comcast.net; s...@caver.net
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:30:35 -0600
Subject: Re: [SWR] Fwd: Fw: Carlsbad Caverns National Park Announces Cave
Closures
They have been looking at old photos and now think it was in Europe at least
since the mid 90's http://caves.org/WNS/journal.pone.0013853.pdf
Lots more info at the NSS WNS website http://caves.org/WNS/
Jennifer
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 16:41:19 -0600
Fr
FYI
If anyone is interested in hearing about the NSS Headquarters Progress,
information is available at their website at
http://caves.org/commission/hq/index.shtml
Also there is a Strategic Planning Commission which is providing input on what
direction the NSS should take in the future.
http:
Here's a link to the story
online.http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2010/12/bat-crash/quammen-text
I think I'll have to go buy this issue. I had expected the story to be
shorter.
Jennifer
> Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:09:18 -0700
> From: skin...@thuntek.net
> To: cavedigg...@yahoogrou
Even quotes Pete Lindsley!
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2010/nov/09/bc-nm-bats-cave-closures/?features&travel
I heard two words of a story on it, on the radio last night as well.
Thought some of you might find this new paper interesting on WNS presence in
Europe.
http://caves.org/WNS/Geomyces%20in%20Europe.pdf
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this issue, please send an email in the
next day.
thanks,Jen
>From NSS CaveChat where more info may appear -
>http://forums.caves.org/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=10861#p92713:WIDNR just
>posted the PDF discussing their proposed WNS management
>rules-http://dnr.wi.gov/org/nrb
est,
other Gov agencies too).
Jen.
From: rckee...@cox.net
To: ken_harring...@hotmail.com; nmca...@caver.net
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:24:48 -0700
Subject: Re: [NMCAVER] SWR & Lincoln National Forest Working Agreement
What happened to the 30 cave
Another important thing this Project will do is hopefully get more local people
approved as trip leaders. It will be great to have another way to get trip
leaders trained, especially for people that don't want to do Restoration
(though lately HGRP has been concentrating on these same monitori
I know this overlaps with Ft. Stanton, but there is a NCRC Small Party Rescue
class in Denver Oct 9-10.
http://www.coloradocaverescue.org/seminar.html
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I have uploaded them to the SWR webspace - no link on the webpage as I'm
not sure if its appropriate and I should have left town an hour ago.
http://www.caves.org/region/swr/WO_WNS_07_28_2010.doc
http://www.caves.org/region/swr/FS WNS Strategy.docx
http://www.caves.org/region/swr/USFS WN
all places are the same. Fort Stanton may be a sticky issue
since it IS a significant hibernaculum and a sometimes paid tour "show cave".
Jen.
> From: gypca...@comcast.net
> Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:35:28 -0600
> To: john_j_corcoran_...@msn.com
> CC: nmca...@caver.net
&
bummer.
Does anyone have a report from the Carlsbad meeting last night? I plan to go
to the ABQ one tomorrow.
> To: nmca...@caver.net
> From: gypca...@comcast.net
> Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:18:36 -0600
> Subject: [NMCAVER] Region 2 Cave Closure
>
> All,
> Region 2 of the USFS h
tting ready to host convention next year. It would be nice if we
supported them in any way we can.
Jen
> Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:30:22 -0600
> From: j...@losalamos.com
> To: nmca...@caver.net
> Subject: [NMCAVER] USFS Region 2 cave closures coming
>
> Coordinate what? Closu
Thanks for the updates Lee.
I'm going to have dinner with David Lambert from Colorado on Thursday. If
anyone has ideas for how we can coordinate with nearby states let me know..
Jen
> Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:52:04 -0600
> From: skin...@thuntek.net
> To: nmca...@caver
The cause is not likely to be ungated caves, but more likely to be single bats
migrating and an increased detection of WNS infected bats.
Cavers can continue to help by continuing to decon between caving regions and
especially known bat caves, not disturbing hibernating bats, and repo
- Forwarded Message
From: Steve Smith
To: stevenlsm...@usa.net
Cc: youngba...@aol.com; we...@cunacueva.com
Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 9:16:06 PM
Subject: Statement from Peter Youngbaer, WNS liaison for the NSS
I just received this statement from Peter Youngbaer, White Nose Syndrome
It is my understanding that the Guadalupe District of the Lincoln National
Forest in NM is no longer issuing recreational caving permits due to their lack
of funding for a cave specialist. I have heard rumors they might be
considering allowing commercial guides. In 1998 the NSS agreed to provi
://forums.caves.org//viewtopic.php?f=58&t=9623
I'll be writing a letter to the CBD as well, this does not help WNS research.
Jen.
> Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:44:35 -0700
> From: skin...@thuntek.net
> To: caverp...@gmail.com
> CC: Texascavers@texascavers.com; nmca...@caver.net;
> cav
- Original Message -
From: Evan Anderson
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: Donald Davis in Rose Medical Center
Thank you for sending this email.
Please continue to inform
us about any new developments.
Is Donald receiving emails?
If not, send
him our love and
- Forwarded Message
From: Scott Fee
To: b...@caves.org
Sent: Tue, December 22, 2009 5:14:11 PM
Subject: NSS needs your help - Did you participate in any clean up/restoration
work?
Please send to your local
grotto, regions, and other list you belong to. Thanks!
NSS Volunteer Opportunities
The NSS Board of Governors has established an NSS
Headquarters Commission (HQComm) to oversee the creation of a new NSS
headquarters facility, and adopted an NSS Headquarters Commission
Charter. The NSS is now soliciting applications for the Chairman of
this Commissi
There's lots of cave stuff on KIP- http://www.karstportal.org/, go check it out!
Jen.
- Forwarded Message
From: JiM3
To: Arizona Region Grottos
Sent: Fri, November 6, 2009 3:41:35 PM
Subject: [azregion] 15th ICS - Proceedings on line!
Dear Friends,
>
>My apologies f
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WNS Funding
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Dear NSS Members,
Victory! Just Friday, Congress approved $1.9 million in funding for increased
research and monitoring for White Nose Syndrome. The money is part of the
Interior Appropriations bill, which has now gone to the President for h
Please forward to any friends you have in Cali, TN, ID, or WA.
..
Congress Needs to Hear Us NOW!
Postby PYoungbaer » Oct 6, 2009 1:43 pm
Important Action Needed Now
Folks, this is it. We have one more crucial thing we must d
Nice article/pictures at link below.
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/09/gallery_cavediving/
jen.
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http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01
The WNS Liaison Committee has posted a WNS information flyer on the WNS website:
http://www.caves.org/WNS/WNS%20Info.htm
When the NSS issued its policy statement, it asked the members and
organizations to play an education and outreach role to the public -
local youth caving groups,
Looks like my normal mailing list is broken so I am sending this out via
NMCaver.
The next HGRP trip is planned for April 25-26 2009. I have permits for
restoration and trail maintenance at:
Saturday- Hell Below or Three Fingers, (vertical caves with bolt crossings).
Hidden (easy verti
In this months Southwest Caver there is an item urging folks to donate to the
White Nose Syndrome Fund. At the SWR meeting, cavers donated over $400 towards
the fund. You can learn more about White Nose Syndromw at
http://www.caves.org/WNS/index.shtml
thanks
Jennifer
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Some people have begun to receive their NSS ballots for the Board of Governors
(BOG). One of the current BOG members would like to be considered as a write
in candidate. Please distribute this to all NSS mailing lists you know of.
And please don't forget to vote before May 23. Last year
Just to clarify the first two lines of the previous email, this advised caving
ban applies to 15 states out east.
No-one should cave in NM with gear used in a potential WNS cave. I believe
most hibernacula in NM are already closed for the season by the agencies that
own them.
We will be di
Peter Youngbaer, NSS WNS Liaison, has requested that the following
information
be sent out on the Grotto Conservation Network (GCN). Please
forward this
info out to your membership.
For Jim Werker and Val
Hildreth-Werker, NSS Conservation Co-Chairs
Steve Smith
GCN
Coord
and Janae :)
Jen
> Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 16:46:59 +
> From: matari...@frontiernet.net
> To: jonbroh...@yahoo.com
> CC: caveandletc...@yahoo.com; jhunder...@bayfield.k12.co.us;
> c...@fargate.net; caverf...@yahoo.com; nmca...@caver.net;
> pxmo...@hotmail.com;
Hi all,
I just wanted to forward an announcement out for folks who might be interested
in learning more about bats for a conference in Austin in April. I learned a
lot at the last one (an empty bucket is easy to fill).
Info below.
Jennifer
http://www.wbwg.org/business/biennialmeetin
There will be a restoration trip to Mc Kittrick Hill caves on Jan 17-18. The
caves are horizontal. We can provide resto gear if you don't have your own.
Please let me or Jim Goodbar know if you plan to come so we know how many
people to expect.
Jennifer
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Big article in todays Santa Fe paper on NCKRI.
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/HealthandScience/22-Caves
Jen.
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> Below are links to donate money or request funding to the NSS White Nose
> Syndrome Rapid Response Fund.
>
>
>
>
>
> - Forwarded Message
> From: Steve Smith
> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 3:25:51 PM
> Subject: Fwd: White Nose Syndrome Rapid Response Fund
>
> Hello, Ca
k-drilling-rules-after-well-s-collapse
Also, the snowy river story is finally making the news big time. I had two
people at work ask me about it today.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080724/ap_on_sc/exploring_snowy_river_
p for election last year and I
can't believe that only 22 people sent in a ballot!
Postcard stamps are 26 c until May 12 when they cost 27c. You don't have to
vote for me, just vote!
Jen.
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There's an article in todays Santa Fe Paper on Penny Boston's trip to Naica cave
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/HealthandScience/28-cave
Jennifer
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The next High Guads Restoration project trip is planned for April 26-27. We do
cave restoration in the Lincoln National Forest in southeastern New Mexico.
Saturday evening we'll have a potluck to celebrate NINE years of High Guads
restoration trips!
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