Press & Media

ARC has been and continues to be a resource for the media when covering imperiled wildlife, especially amphibians and reptiles, habitat restoration, and place-based conservation.

Media Contact

Stephanie Haan-Amato

Communications Director

(575) 652-6957

shaanamato@ARCProtects.org

Desert tortoise © Eitan Grunwald
Marbled salamander © Steve Atkins
Latest Releases

The Year of the Snake: A Rallying Cry to Safeguard Declining Snake Populations

As snake populations decline at alarming rates, the Year of the Snake (starting on January 29) and National Serpent Day (on February 1) are timely reminders…

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One Egg at a Time: Largest Amphibian and Reptile Headstarting Program Underway in US

In the largest amphibian and reptile headstarting effort in the US by a nongovernmental organization, several species perilously close to extinction are being reared…

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Leverage Point to Recover One of the First Amphibians Listed Under the Endangered Species Act: $5 Million Grant Aimed at What Past Efforts for Houston Toad Missed

One of the first amphibians to be listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act, the Houston toad, will receive a major boost… 

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ARC in the Media

Headstarting program gives endangered amphibians, reptiles a boost

Wildlife News

By The Wildlife Society

The Wildlife Society reports on ARC’s large-scale headstarting efforts for amphibians and reptiles across the US.

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Park embarks on cutting-edge hellbender study

Word from the Smokies Column
Asheville Citizen Times

By Holly Kays

Holly Kays discusses an upcoming eastern hellbender study in the Great Smoky Mountains PARCA and includes quotes from Executive Director JJ Apodaca about our work for the project.

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Amid damage from Helene, hellbenders may get endangered species listing

Word from the Smokies Column
Biltmore Beacon

By Holly Kays

Holly Kays covers the proposed listing of the eastern hellbender as an Endangered species and discusses the threats to the giant salamander with ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca.

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