Get involved in wildlife conservation
Linking Landscapes
MassWildlife and the Department of Transportation launched this volunteer-based monitoring program where citizens can report wildlife roadkill, as well as large migrations of pond-breeding amphibians across roadways.
Summer Wild Turkey Survey
MassWildlife conducts the Annual Brood Survey each year from June 1 through August 31 to estimate turkey numbers, productivity, and reproductive success.
Report Vernal Pool and Rare Species
Submit rare species observation reports and vernal pool certification forms to MassWildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program electronically.
Report Bat Colonies
Due to recent catastrophic mortalities of bats from White Nose Syndrome (WNS), MassWildlife would like reports of summer bat colony locations to see how many have survived after the onset of WNS. If there is a colony of 10 or more bats on your property, please complete this survey. Include the address, location, type of structure (tree, building, attic, barn, shed, or other outbuilding), roughly how many bats are in the colony, and approximately how long the bats have been there.
(Please note that this survey is for reporting purposes and surveys will not receive a response.)
Build a Bat House
One of the best ways you can support bat conservation is to put up an artificial roost, like a bat house. Since bat populations have decreased significantly, bat houses can be very useful in providing secure roost sites for bats. Bats provide a number of benefits to humans and the environment, and they need your help!