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This detailed report by Emily Ellenwood, Daniel DeJesso, Katherine Brizendine, and Troy Morris outlines research and suggested relocation options for conserving the black-tailed prairie dogs in Lubbock. It discusses the importance of prairie dog communities in the Great Plains, their impact on the ecosystem, and the need for conservation efforts. The document explores the current challenges facing these animals in Lubbock, such as groundwater contamination and population decline, and proposes practical solutions for their protection and relocation. The audience targeted includes the Lubbock Animal Service Corporation, particularly Richard Peterson, the manager, aiming to provide them with innovative ideas to safeguard the prairie dog population. Through comprehensive research strategies, safe relocation methods, and community conservation initiatives, this report seeks to promote awareness and action for the preservation of these vital creatures.
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Prairie Dog Conservation- Two Ideas; Research and Suggested Relocation Options Produced By: Emily Ellenwood Daniel DeJesso Katherine Brizendine Troy Morris
Locations and Background • Black-tailed prairie dogs are a major part of the Great Plains. • Prairie dogs burrow around the area • Twenty species take advantage of their colonies • One hundred seventeen species have a relationship with colonies • Endangered Burrowing Owls take over residency when family leaves “Prairie Dog Town”, Parks and Recreation,(http://parks.ci.lubbock.tx.us/Prairie%20Dog%20Fact%20Sheet.htm)
Problem • In 1930, A prairie dog town was created in Mackenzie Park • Since then Lubbock has failed to create any more • In 2003, Lubbock Co. planned to kill the prairie dog due to groundwater contamination • Lubbock now poisons them as they see fit • 98% of the population lost • 300,000 remain in Texas
Audience and Goal • Audience • Lubbock Animal Service Corporation • Richard Peterson (Manager) • Goal • Provide ideas and methods for researching conservation and relocation of the black-tailed prairie dogs of Lubbock.
Solutions: Ways To Research • Search the web for background info • Research advantages that prairie dogs offer to rangeland • Search for past problems and solutions or case studies • Contact National Humane Society • www.humanesociety.org • (899) 566-9987 (ask for Lucy)
Solutions: Idea’sRelocation and Conservation • Relocation • Safe Method of Capturing • Pump dish soap bubbles in the hole • Person to catch prairie dog at other end • Protected Prairie Dog Communities • Ex: Mackenzie Park
Solutions: Idea’sRelocation and Conservation • Conservation Education • Inform Lubbock Community on issue • Volunteers for Public Speaking (Least Costly) • Advertising • Billboards • Pamphlets • Brochures • Newspapers • Advocacy Groups • Project Prairie Dog • Weekly Meetings • Campus Conservation Awareness • Non-Profit Merchandise Sales • Money Used for Conservation and Research
Overview • Location and Background • Prairie Dogs part of Great Plains • Prairie Dogs becoming endangered • Provide home for endangered Burrowing Owl • Problem • Lubbock Co. groundwater contamination • Lack of prairie dog towns • Audience • Lubbock Animal Service Corporation
Overview • Solutions • Ways to Research • Search web for background • Research advantages • Past Case Studies • Relocation • Method of Capturing • Protected Prairie Dog Communities • Conservation • Inform Lubbock Community • Advertisement • Advocacy Groups
