Links

Partners of OVPP:

• The Nature Conservancy Ohio Chapter - http://nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/ohio/
• Ohio Environmental Council - http://www.theoec.org/
• Cuyahoga River Remedial Action Plan - http://cuyahogariverrap.org/
• Stark County Parks - http://www.starkparks.com/
• Franklin County Metro parks - http://www.metroparks.net/
• Friends of Wetlands - www.FOWL.org
• Stratford Ecological Center - http://www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org/
• Beaver Creek Wetlands Association - http://www.beavercreekwetlands.org/
• The Wilderness Center - http://www.wildernesscenter.org/
• Cincinnati Nature Center - http://cincynature.org

Interesting websites for more vernal pool information:

• Amphibian biology and conservation: http://amphibiaweb.org/index.html
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio's amphibians: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/Resources/amphibians/amphibians.htm
• Disappearing Jewels, the Status of New World Amphibians. Executive Summary: http://www.natureserve.org/publications/disappearingjewels.jsp
• U.S.Geological Survey, checklist of amphibian species and identification guide: http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/narcam/idguide/index.htm
• World Conservation Union, declining amphibian populations task force: http://www.canvamphibs.com/
• California Vernal Pools: http://www.vernalpools.org/
• Ohio Environmental Council Vernal Pool Website: http://www.theoec.org/cwater_vernal.html
• Ohio Vernal Pool Partnership Website: http://www.ovpp.org
• Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Publications and Forms: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/nhpubrare.htm#rarepubs
• Rhode Island Vernal Pools: http://www.uri.edu/cels/nrs/paton/
• The Vernal Pool Association: http://www.vernalpool.org/vernal_1.htm
• Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Management: http://herpcenter.ipfw.edu
• Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation: http://www.parcplace.org
• Hiram College, Ohio EPA e-Learning Site - Biomonitoring: http://oepa.hiram.edu/index.html

Reports

• Biodiversity Values of Geographically Isolated Wetlands: An Analysis of 20 States

Materials

• Ohio Environmental Council’s “Ohio’s Hidden Wonders: A Guide to the Animals & Plants of Vernal Pools”: http://bit.ly/fxigpF
• Elizabeth Colburn’s “Vernal Pools: Natural History and Conservation”, by Elizabeth Colburn: http://www.mwpubco.com/titles/vernalpools.htm
• Jack Conners’ “Groundwater for the 21st Century” offers a comprehensive overview of the science of groundwater, water use, and a science approach when evaluating decisions about its use: http://www.mwpubco.com/titles/groundwater.htm