Save The Frogs!

The foothill yellow-leg frog is in trouble.

 But you can help by becoming a MMWD "Frog Docent."

Here's what the program is all about, per the MMWD Website:

"The foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii) is native to parts of the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed and is listed as both a federal and state species of "special concern,” which means its population is declining. The foothill yellow-legged frog has disappeared from more than 45 percent of its historic range in Oregon and California due to:

• habitat loss and degradation,
• disease and
• introduction of exotic predators.

"MMWD needs help from the community to stop the decline and help restore a healthy population within the watershed. Each year, we train docents to monitor habitat conditions and to educate hikers at Little Carson Falls, a popular hiking destination located about five miles outside of Fairfax and a breeding area for the foothill yellow-legged frog. Docents monitor the falls between March and June each year when the eggs and tadpoles are at their most vulnerable.

"Volunteer docents are asked to commit to three 4-hour shifts between mid-March and early June. No previous experience or special knowledge is required. Frog docents must be at least 18 years old and capable of strenuous hiking."

One 5-hour training is held annually in early spring. Next training is Sat., Feb. 22, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. View flyer.

 Contact Information
(415) 945-1128
volunteerprogram@marinwater.org

 
"Watch your step from March-June when the eggs and tadpoles are at their most vulnerable to hikers and their pets."