Come learn about the recent discovery of invasive American Bullfrogs in Creston.

June 21, 2016 – Bullfrog Open House: Protect Creston’s Native Species

Did you know that Creston is at risk of invasion by American Bullfrogs?Bullfrog Open House Poster_1

American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus)
American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus)

Bullfrogs have been found in Idaho, just south of the border!  If they reach the Creston area, these voracious predators could have major impacts on the amazing biodiversity of our area.

  • Bullfrogs prey on, and out-compete, native frog species, including the endangered Northern Leopard Frog and the protected Pacific Chorus Frog and Columbia Spotted Frog.
  • The only population of Northern Leopard Frogs in the Northern Rockies is in Creston… and they are now threatened by Bullfrogs!
  • Bullfrogs also eat native snakes, ducklings, sometimes even kittens!

We need your help to prevent a Bullfrog Invasion!

The native Northern Leopard frog is a species at risk that could be in danger if bullforgs move into their pond!
Northern Leopard Frog (Rana pretiosa)

Join us on June 21st at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area Visitor Centre to connect and learn:

  • What we are doing about the Bullfrog threat
  • How to identify Bullfrogs
  • How you can help!

 To report sightings or calls heard: Phone 1-250-354-6333 or email kootenaybullfrog@gov.bc.ca.  When reporting sightings, please note where and when you spotted it and take a photo if possible.

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