6.3 Conservation Opportunities and Incentives
• Develop programs and involve the public through volunteer and citizen science oppor- tunities; support existing programs such as NC Wildlife Federation’s Backyard Habitat Program or Wildlife Federation’s Wildlife and Industry Together. • Improve coordination among biologists and educators to develop efective education and outreach materials for endangered/rare species and implement workshops that highlight high priority species, species groups, and habitats.
• Promote and expand cooperative projects between partners and other organizations with an aim to improve efciency and efectiveness at reaching shared goals.
Wildlife Educational Materials
• Develop and distribute wildlife educational materials to public school systems.
• Develop public informational materials on wildlife species, management programs, and habitat conservation.
• Distribute educational materials about reducing homeowner impacts to natural com- munities. Topic examples include: reducing the use of fertilizers and herbicides/pes- ticides on lawns; washing vehicles away from waterways and storm drains; properly disposing of oils, antifreeze, and other household chemicals as well as pet waste and yard waste; removing invasive exotic plants; and keeping pets indoors. • Incorporate education/outreach goals, priorities, and ideas from existing conservation plans, such as North American Bat Conservation Partnership Strategic plan, Te Bird Conservation Plan for North Carolina (an NC Partners in Flight Bird plan; Johns et al. 2005 ), and the Southeast United States Regional Waterbird Conservation Plan (Hunter et al. 2006) . • Distribute materials that address critical conservation issues (e.g., endangered species, invasive species) to retail partners and at special interest functions (e.g., boat shows, Dixie Deer Classic).
Engaging the Public
• Conduct human dimension surveys to understand attitudes toward wildlife better and to use information to develop appropriate education and outreach programs and mate- rials for the public.
• Promote the North Carolina Watchable Wildlife Viewing Program through develop- ment of highway map guides and informational materials for signifcant public sites.
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