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Wildlife Fact:

The osprey’s closeable nostrils keep water out during dives, and backwards facing scales on its talons act as barbs to help hold its catch.

Our Conservation Projects

Conserve Wildlife Foundation works to protect a wide variety of species that migrate through and breed in New Jersey.

	American Oystercatcher Project The American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) is listed as a species of special conservation concern in New Jersey. The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ works to monitor and protect American oystercatchers in New Jersey and throughout other parts of its range.
	Amphibian Conservation Since the 1970s worldwide amphibian populations have been in decline. Habitat loss is the main cause of declines but pollution, degradation, invasive species, and a changing climate are also important factors.
	Amphibians Crossing! Since 2002 we have worked to protect early-spring breeding amphibians like the wood frog, spotted salamander, jefferson salamander, and spring peeper during their annual migrations, which often lead them across perilous roadways.
	Bald Eagle Project We help manage the state's population of Bald eagles. In 2012, there were 135 pairs of nesting Bald eagles in New Jersey.
	Bat Project Read about our work to help protect New Jersey's bat population.
	Beach Nesting Bird Project Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ tirelessly works to monitor and protect beach nesting birds in New Jersey.
	Bog Turtle Habitat Evaluation Conserve Wildlife Foundation is assessing historic bog turtle sites for future habitat restoration projects.
	Calling Amphibian Monitoring Project (CAMP) The object of this program is to assess the distribution, abundance, and health of New Jersey's amphibians. We assist by recruiting volunteers to particpate in the statewide survey.
	Freshwater Invertebrates Project Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ is working with the New Jersey Endangered and Nongame Species Program to survey for freshwater invertebrates across the state and evaluate their conservation status.
	Grassland Project Conserve Wildlife Foundation has partnered with several other organizations to protect, create, and manage grasslands in New Jersey.
	Great Bay Terrapin Project Conserving terrapins on southern Barnegat Bay and Great Bay through species management, education, and awareness.
	International Shorebird Project We work with the International Shorebird Team to monitor, research and recover species of shorebirds including the red knot. Our work takes us to the Delaware Bayshore and beyond to Florida, Texas and Chile.
	Osprey Project Conserve Wildlife Foundation plays an active role in helping to manage and protect Ospreys in New Jersey.
	Peregrine Project We work closely with biologists with the Endangered and Nongame Species Program to help monitor the peregrine population in New Jersey.
	Roads and Wildlife Working Group This group has been established in order to proactively identify potential conflicts between roads and wildlife as well as stretches of road where wildlife will benefit from crossing structures to allow safe passage.
	Seal Research and Conservation Conserve Wildlife Foundation staff have been working with the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey to develop a conservation plan for seals in New Jersey.