Wednesday, July 1st, 12:00 pm ET
Presented by REWI, this webinar explored approaches to bat compensatory mitigation, featuring an overview of White‑Nose Syndrome and conservation actions implemented through the national response plan, including updates on innovative research efforts designed to improve survival and recovery of WNS-impacted bat species.
Moderator: Isabel Gottlieb, Senior Research Manager/Scientist, Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI)
Speakers:
- Jeremy Coleman, National White-nose Syndrome Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Winifred Frick, Chief Scientist, Bat Conservation International (BCI)
About the Speakers
Jeremy Coleman is a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Ecological Services Program where he serves as the National White-nose Syndrome Coordinator and Northeast Regional Wildlife Disease Biologist.
Winifred Frick is the Chief Scientist at Bat Conservation International and an adjunct professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UC Santa Cruz. Her research is broadly focused on exploring how populations respond to anthropogenic and natural stressors and how to use science to inform conservation. She believes good science combines natural curiosity, a dedicated work ethic, and remembering to have fun.
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