Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Town Status Inventory and Habitat Evaluation

Dr. Gary Beauvais
Doug Keinath
Wyoming Natural Diversity Database
University of Wyoming  

Abstract: 

This task order is issued under the purview of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Basic Agreement and provides for the cooperative effort to survey black-tailed prairie dog towns (PDTs) in eastern Wyoming to assess the accuracy of the mapping technique and evaluate the activity of the PDTs.  This joint effort will provide insight into the population status and distribution of this endangered species candidate animal.

Funding Agency:

Bureau of Land Management

Modification #:  KAF020004

$144,335

Effective Dates:  June 10, 2002 through December 31, 2003