Wasatch Wildlife Watch Team Updates
Despite the difficulties of COVID-19, we're proud that our community scientists have worked hard to make this season a safe and successful one. As of last week, we have 180 camera stations established!
Don't forget to let Austin know if you have checked or are planning to check your camera.
A bobcat image taken by a Wasatch Wildlife Watch wildlife camera.
June Community Scientist Highlight
Lucas recording camera data for Wasatch Wildlife Watch.
Our Community Scientist Highlight for this month is Lucas Choy. Lucas is a pre-med student using his degree in environmental science to support Wasatch Wildlife Watch while gaining important research experience.
A three-time volunteer, Lucas consistently takes ownership of some of the most strenuous sites. He says of what he's learned from these difficult sites, "I found that it is best to trust my intuition and know my limits, and to make the necessary decisions to make sure my safety or my field partner's safety isn't being put at risk."
He also says, "Community involvement is very important to me, and Wasatch Wildlife Watch presents a unique way to get involved in the community. I know the data we gather for this project is important, and I am excited to see where it goes in the future."
Lucas finds the potential applications of the project an important part of being involved. He says, "I like feeling that I am contributing to a good cause by participating in this project. The data can help with better understanding how human and wildlife activity can affect wildlife management, habitat rehabilitation, housing and commercial development, and so on."
Thank you to Lucas and all our amazing community scientists for your hard work!
Optional: Image Analysis
Don't forget that camera stewards have the option to analyze image data early and have even more of an impact on this season of the project. Watch the training to get started.
Volunteer Resources
For more information and support, please refer to the following resources:
Wasatch Wildlife Watch Project Page - Visit for updates throughout the season.
Image Analysis Training Video Playlist - Watch to learn how to start analyzing photos from your camera (optional).
eMammal Page - Visit for materials to print off, such as the Site Information Placard or photo uploading instructions.
Informational Flyer - Print and share this flyer with curious onlookers as you're working for the project.
Training Video Playlist - Watch to brush up on project methods.
Fall-Winter Monitoring Signup Sheet - Sign up here to continue monitoring your camera through the fall-winter season (optional).
Dedicated Hunter Log - If you're interested in logging Dedicated Hunter hours into the program, please email Mary at mary@wildutahproject.org.
UDNR Poaching Guidelines - If you encounter poaching, please do not confront the individual. Follow UDNR guidelines.
Thank You
Thank you for your work conserving native wildlife in the Wasatch. This landscape-scale project wouldn't be possible without volunteers like you. You can contact Austin Green or Mary Pendergast with any questions by emailing austin.m.green2015@gmail.com or mary@wildutahproject.org.
Additionally, if you take any photos or have interesting experiences, don't hesitate to share them with us—we love hearing from you! They also help us spread the word about our conservation projects like Wasatch Wildlife Watch.
To support this and other projects focused on science-based conservation, please consider making a gift today.