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ARC protects the highest priority places for amphibians and reptiles in the US.
ARC's Website
ARC's Website
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on identifying and conserving the highest priority places for amphibians and reptiles in the United States.
ARC’s Work
ARC’s Work
Spring breeding events are one of the biggest amphibian gatherings in the world, thousands of amphibians partying all night and bringing in a new generation of herps. ARC supports parties.
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ARC Team
ARC Team
ARC is led by a dedicated and talented team of conservationists. With wide-ranging skill sets, from hardcore science and policy to those who specialize in partnerships and awareness…
2024 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report
Download Full Report © Karen Watson Our nation’s landscapes are changing, and the future of imperiled amphibians and reptiles hangs in the balance. These species are disappearing at an alarming rate.
March Map Madness
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Learn More: Mapping Amphibian and Reptile Protection from Coast to Coast
Learn More: Mapping Amphibian and Reptile Protection from Coast to Coast
Every region of the United States has its icons. Mountains. Rivers. Foods. Sports teams. But they also have wildlife species that define their character, even if most people never see them.
Shop: Explore State and Regional Designs
Shop: Explore State and Regional Designs
The United States of Herpetofauna map brings together the wildlife species that define the character of the nation: state by state, region by region. This map is a reminder that the places we love are shaped by the species that inhabit them, many of which are declining and increasingly in need of strategic, place-based conservation.
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A baby diamondback terrapin, only the size of a half-dollar, yet one of the most valuable treasures on Earth. © Eitan Grunwald Making an impact can start small—as small as a 2 inch bog turtle that…
Be a Scales Sustainer
Be a Scales Sustainer
The Scales Sustainer Society is a dedicated community of supporters committed to ensuring the long-term conservation of amphibians and reptiles. By becoming a yearly donor with a minimum pledge of…
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Job Openings
Herpetofauna Private Lands Biologist (AL)
Herpetofauna Private Lands Biologist (AL)
Birmingham, AL Open until filled, priority by 3/13/26 $50-55k + benefits Click to apply…
ARC in the News
Crew of two saves rare salamanders from drying up at Fort Stewart, Savannah Morning News, Jillian Magtoto
Crew of two saves rare salamanders from drying up at Fort Stewart, Savannah Morning News, Jillian Magtoto
A dry winter and changed wetlands rules could pose threats to the frosted flatwoods salamander, with one population left in Georgia.
What does the future look like for SC’s wetlands? Inbred frogs may hold some clues, The Post and Courier, Jonah Chester
What does the future look like for SC’s wetlands? Inbred frogs may hold some clues, The Post and Courier, Jonah Chester
Gopher frogs live in wetlands across South Carolina. But as ecosystems come under threat from climate change, the critters are facing an uncertain future.
Rescuing salamanders from hurricane destruction, The Wildlife Society, Joshua Learn
Rescuing salamanders from hurricane destruction, The Wildlife Society, Joshua Learn
A rare population of newly described amphibians suffered a huge setback in North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene
Blog Posts
Mapping Amphibian and Reptile Protection from Coast to Coast
Mapping Amphibian and Reptile Protection from Coast to Coast
Every region of the United States has its icons. Mountains. Rivers. Foods. Sports teams. But they also have wildlife species that define their character, even if most people never see them.
The Hidden Risks of Sharing Your Observations: Safeguarding Wildlife in the Digital Age
The Hidden Risks of Sharing Your Observations: Safeguarding Wildlife in the Digital Age
“When I first realized that the information I was sharing could be exploited by poachers, I felt conflicted.”…
Farmers as Stewards: Private Lands Conservation for Salamanders and Ecosystems
Farmers as Stewards: Private Lands Conservation for Salamanders and Ecosystems
“What happens on one property does not stop at the fence line. Streams connect neighbors and entire watersheds, and if everyone assumes someone else will take care of them, these systems continue to…
Disease Prevention
Helping Amphibians: Disinfection Techniques to Reduce the Spread of Chytrid Fungus
Helping Amphibians: Disinfection Techniques to Reduce the Spread of Chytrid Fungus
The worldwide amphibian pandemic, chytridiomycosis has led to dramatic amphibian declines over the last several decades. This terrible disease is caused by a chytrid fungus called Batrachochytrium…
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