Turtle Atlas: Seeking Citizen Scientists in CT and MA

If you live in Connecticut or Massachusetts, you have a unique opportunity to help the declining turtle population in your area. These cute fellas are declining in number due to habitat fragmentation caused by new roads and homes.
An initiative of the Turtle Conservation Project, the New England Turtle Atlas needs citizens like to you report turtle sightings or turtle road kills.
Why? In order to help the declining turtle population, more information is needed on where the turtles live.
How do you become a turtle watcher? Sign up, read the training materials, and keep a camera handy to help verify your sightings. …read more