Egret Rookery WorkshopDescription: Herons and egrets are beautiful and fascinating birds that are common around lakes, ponds, wetlands, and grasslands in North Central Texas. However, they breed and nest in large groups, called rookeries, which can be a nuisance when located within residential areas. A number of rookeries have occupied residential areas in the metroplex the past few years, creating issues for citizens and municipal governments. This workshop will provide municipalities with information on the problem with urban rookeries, tools and management practices to prevent new and returning rookeries, and guidance on managing an existing rookery. The target audience is municipal staff and management that deal with urban wildlife issues, such as city managers or community directors, local police departments, parks and recreation staff, and animal services/control supervisors within the NCTCOG area. The Egret Rookery Workshop will include presentations from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services. Attendees will also hear from cities that are experiencing current rookery issues. A question and answer session will follow each presentation and at the conclusion of the workshop. We look forward to seeing you there! Date: October 23, 2019 Time: 8:30AM - 12:15PM Cost:
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Location: Transportation Council Room, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington Texas 76011
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10/23/20198:30AM
10/23/201912:15PM
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Egret Rookery Workshop
Herons and egrets are beautiful and fascinating birds that are common around lakes, ponds, wetlands, and grasslands in North Central Texas. However, they breed and nest in large groups, called rookeries, which can be a nuisance when located within residential areas. A number of rookeries have occupied residential areas in the metroplex the past few years, creating issues for citizens and municipal governments. This workshop will provide municipalities with information on the problem with urban rookeries, tools and management practices to prevent new and returning rookeries, and guidance on managing an existing rookery. The target audience is municipal staff and management that deal with urban wildlife issues, such as city managers or community directors, local police departments, parks and recreation staff, and animal services/control supervisors within the NCTCOG area. The Egret Rookery Workshop will include presentations from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services. Attendees will also hear from cities that are experiencing current rookery issues. A question and answer session will follow each presentation and at the conclusion of the workshop. We look forward to seeing you there! Transportation Council Room, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington Texas 76011
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