Welcome to the SBDN's home in the Web. The goal of the Southeastern Bat Diversity Network is to conserve bats
and their habitats in southeastern North America through collaborative
research, education, and management.
WHITE-NOSE SYNDROME
The recent emergence of white nose syndrome (WNS) poses a significant
threat to bat populations in the eastern United States. In only three years WNS
has spread from central New York southward into Virginia, killing hundreds of
thousands of hibernating bats. As WNS continues to march southward, the SBDN
membership is preparing for WNS to affect new species and populations in the very
near future. SBDN stands with other conservation organizations in supporting
research, education, and management which will assist in understanding and
stopping impacts and progression of this deadly syndrome.
The annual Bat Blitz is one of our most successful
programs. This event brings together biologists and land managers to gather important information on
the bat fauna of a selected area. Learn more:
Bat Blitz Information and FAQs.
SBDN NEWS
On behalf of SBDN and other organizations,
BCI Executive Director, Nina Fascione, submits
testimony before
U.S. Senate regarding WNS funding.
Quick view or
pdf.
SBDN is recognized by the U.S. Forest Service
with a prestigious 2010 Wings Across the Americas Award for its leadership and participation in bat conservation.
Troy Best's accomplishments earn him the
2010 SBDN Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mary Kay Clark is honored with the
2010 SBDN Service Award.
Videos
of the Coleman, Barton and Keel talks - WNS session, 2010 SBDN Annual Meeting.
Quick view or
pdf of the testimony before the U.S. Senate
regarding WNS funding submitted by BCI Executive Director, Nina Fascione, on
behalf of SBDN and other organizations.
