Forbes Biological Station – Frank C. Bellrose Waterfowl Research Center
Region
Americas
Country
USA
Flyway
Americas flyway
Initiative
WLI Americas
About
Illinois Natural History Survey – Prairie Research Institute – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Funding support: Variable
Number of staff: 6
Number of visitors per year: 300
Overall aims of the centre
Research and monitoring relating to ecology and management of wetlands, waterfowl, and other waterbirds.
Description of the centre
Located adjacent to Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge, near Havana, Illinois, USA
Work Areas
Main CEPA work areas
Community outreach (school and local programs), University seminars, conferences and scientific meetings, developing partnerships with other similar research stations and organization
Top three successes
1) Designing and implementing aerial surveys to identify and enumerate waterfowl and other wetland birds
2) Developing conservation programs for game species, such as the wood duck
3) Developing partnerships that can lead to long-term research projects and successful collaborations
Expertise
Interpretation techniques
site information; Producing written materials; Using audio-visual tools
Visitor centres
Managing / creating habitat; Running a visitor centre
Participation
Engaging young people; Engaging the local community; Working with volunteers
Education and communication
Delivering adult education; Working with secondary schools; Developing resources / materials
General
Project planning.
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