Wednesday, September 16, 1pm
Presenters join us virtually, we'll meet at the library.
Brigit Rooney & William McShae,
Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
From 1804-1806, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark took part in an expedition that reshaped our collective understanding of the North American continent. The resulting maps, sketches and journals shaped early scientific understanding of North American wildlife and biodiversity.
More than 200 years later, Smithsonian ecologists are returning to Lewis and Clark’s historic route, installing camera traps to document wildlife across those same landscapes. The project will unite scientists and the public by providing detailed information about the abundance, distribution, and behavior of wildlife. The resulting data will support land managers, researchers, and community scientists in understanding long-term changes in American biodiversity and informing conservation efforts along this nationally significant corridor.
Join biologists Brigit Rooney and Bill McShae to discover some preliminary data and learn more about this incredible project.