Code,916008
Speaker,Harvey Webster
Date,8/28/12
Interviewer,Ken Valore and Jim Lanese
Abstract,Harvey Webster relates several local wiildlife stories within the contet of the role of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's relationship/partnership with the local Metroparks. CNHM acts as the curator and educator and assists with the parks role in the preservation and sustainment of wildlife and nature. Webster provides many and varied stories about Ohio's wildlife resources.
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0,"Introductions, Harvey Webster, Director of the Wildlife Resource Center at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History"
1,Trace of historical relationship between the Cleveland Metrtoparks and the CMNH
2,"The parks had no education division, they approached CMNH to help with trailside exhibits (1920)"
3,By late 1940's Hanna mansion was a CMNH education facility
4,CMNH move to Wade Oval in 1950 with support of H.T. Clark
5,Clark was influential in the museum world and felt strongly about locations at University Circle.
6,New building was under construction when a large parade up Euclid avenue featured CMNH collections.
7,This included living animals from the older site and MP trailside exhibits
8,"Cleveland Zoo was managed by CMNH, later to Zoological Society/MP"
9,CMNH also managed Cleveland Aquarium at Gordon Park until 1960's.
10,"Around 1970, Perkins family wanted to memorialize their son; sought small zoo at CMNH on 2 acres."
11,"Focused upon Ohio wildlife among existing trees, etc. 1984 first eagle via artificial insemination."
12,1999 - 2003: renovated site and list of animals with conservation stories.
13,"1908, Ohio was deer-less. State was over-run in 100 years."
14,Peregrine falcons (14 pair) now thrive in area; we can reverse trends.
15,Today the zoo is thriving with ambitious plans.
16,River otters re-introduced in 1986
17,Beavers also re-introduced.
18,Ohio was totally forested in 1800's and since deforested.
19,Barn owls and monkey faced owls common
20,Traditional agriculture with rotating crops and pasutres.
21,Dynamic hapitats for new species existed until the depression.
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23,"After WWII, chemical fertilizerschange habitat."
24,Effects upon animals and birds; Amish w traditional farming also influence.
25,Phenomenon of past 50 years impacts Ohio wildlife (i.e. deer).
26,By 1970's 50K deer and population exploding.
27,Corridors of habitat for deer; Metroparks
28,Suburban backyards also included in habitat; cvontrol up to ODNR
29,Deer culling in MP
30,Lack of predators is part of problem
31,"Ohio last wolves, cougars, mountain lions. Coyotes so not hunt in packs."
32,Deer defense; only predaotr is hunters
33,Mountain lions in the Great Lakes areas at one time.
34,Dike 14 confined disposat facility for river spoils
35,Mudflat created ideal site for shorebirds.
36,Vegitation reclaimed the lan; cottonwood forest ideal for birds
37,Dike 14 Collaborative lobbied for public preserve.
38,Ease of opening with guides and access.
39,Recreation site where nature comes first; open since June 2012
40,Over 3600 visitors; Mpservices and manages site Cleveland Nature Preserve.
41,Dike 10B is another sweet spot. Dredging Task Force considering use of spoils.
42,Sediments are cleaner however hardscapes are a problem for the Cleveland Rerional Sewer District
43,Fatal Light Attraction Program (FLAP) described.
44,Smart Light Safe Light program described.
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46,"Birds attracted to light creating problems; ""lights Out"" programs in Chicago, NY, Milwaukee"
47,SLSF to dter light 'pollution'.
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49,Glass technology to deter bird collisions.
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51,White nose syndrome among bats
52,Habitat for hibernation (hibernaculum)
53,Fungus creates cold tmeperature and drain of energy during hibernation
54,"Spreading from NY, PA"
55,Bats could become extinct
56,Try conservation strategies.
57,"Onmvasions of exotic species: purple luce strife, garlic, asj bores, etc."
58,"Sea lampreys, zebra mussels in Lake Erie European Starlings in the 1800's illustrate problems"
59,"Diseases, i.e West Nile Virus."
60,Issue: how to protect from invasive species i.e. rabid raccoons
61,Asian Carp a threat to Lakes; regular carp present for over 100 years
62,Zebra mussels story
63,MP role to include practicing habitat sustainment.