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Layer: Wildlife Action Plan Inform COA (ID: 8)

Name: Wildlife Action Plan Inform COA

Display Field: COA

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Description: Inform COAData included: The goal of the Inform COA is to engage, educate, or encourage human (individual or collective) participation in conservation actions. For the inform COA, layers that represent access and proximity to conservation education and engagement opportunities were used. This included proximity to libraries, Connecticut DEEP Property Access Locations, and nature and education centers, and town-level population density data from 2023 US Census Data. View the full methods for all COAs in Appendix 4.6 in the 2025 CT State Wildlife Action Plan. Spatial prioritization: Zonation software iteratively ranks each pixel in a 10.0 m resolution grid of Connecticut for its conservation value and gives each cell a score based on that ranking, prioritizing areas with a high density of layers, balance between layers, and minimizing conservation loss. Rank values range from 0-1, with 1 having the highest conservation value and 0 having the lowest. Each layer is given a relative weight based on its importance compared to the other layers used, where a positive higher weight makes that layer a higher conservation priority compared to the other layers. All these layers were combined into Zonation with equal positive weights of 1.0 and then values above 0.80 or top 20% of values were extracted for the Inform COA. Potential uses: Partners interested in increasing education and engagement opportunities and access to educational resources may reference this COA. This map represents locations with high human population densities but less nearby education or engagement opportunities. Recommended actions (example actions):Conservation planningCreate updated and spatially explicit conservation plans for diadromous fish, vernal pool-dependent amphibians, and freshwater musselsDetection and interventionEnforce existing restrictions where unauthorized activity is negatively affecting invertebrate habitatDesign and plan conservation Identify key habitats and movement corridorsIntegrate SGCN needs into broader land-use and watershed plansStrengthen coordination across agencies and partnersProtect resources with site infrastructure Use infrastructure-based site protection, such as fencing, signage, or seasonal closuresCreate, amend, or influence legislation, regulation, or codes Create sufficient stream protection standards, safeguards for invertebrates, and consistent permitting thresholdsCreate or amend policies, guidelines, or best practicesCreate sufficient stream protection standards, safeguards for invertebrates, and consistent permitting thresholdsOutreach, communication and distributionCreate awareness campaigns, interpretive signage, citizen science platforms, or targeted briefings for decision-makersMarket-based incentives Includes forest certification, native grown certification, and clean energyCreate a carbon exchange or banking programEconomic incentives and disincentivesPayments to farmers to delay hay/grass harvest to benefit nesting grassland birdsIncrease tax rate on sales of non-native plantsCreate a contest to design an ecologically friendly alternative to a product or service and award money to the winnerNon-monetary valuesCreate community gardens and pocket parks in urban communities to provide citizens with improved air qualityLand rematriation to Indigenous communities improves spiritual and cultural traditionsAdministration and internal organizational managementProcess purchase orders, apply for permits, and hire contractors Alliance and partnership developmentSend letters to key stakeholders or rights holdersConduct community visits or capacity building projectsEstablish working relationships with local land conservancy partners to enhance capacity to conduct small mammal surveys on non-state-owned landsAcademic training Prepare new professionals to enter the conservation fieldEnhance the skills of existing practitionersProvide specialized training to address emerging challenges such as climate adaptation and invasive species controlDeliver educational programs at all grade levels, including full courses, class presentations, class field trips, guest speakers, and materialsTraining and individual skill development Provide mentoring, internships and training on animal handling in zoological institutionsAttend training in conservation standards, GIS workshops, and conferences Develop a case study for use in a training programProduce educational materials or training programs by zoos/aquariums/botanical gardensMitigate human environmental impactProvide education for property owners on landscaping practices that minimize pollution and disturbance to wildlifeFor questions about the layer, contact Katy Bischoff: kathryn.bischoff@uconn.edu

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