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

Protecting the Most Imperiled Frogs in the United States on World Frog Day and Beyond 

World Frog Day, March 20, 2023, is aimed at raising awareness of the threats facing these highly beneficial species around the globe…

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Protection and Restoration of Wetlands Across the United States on World Wetlands Day and Every Day

As World Wetlands Day approaches on February 2, 2023, the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC), a national nonprofit to conserve imperiled wildlife, is focused on its plans…

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ARC in the Media

Bullfrogs are invading Sheridan, threatening native species

WyoFile

By Christine Peterson

Christine Peterson writes about the impacts of invasive bullfrogs in the Sheridan, Wyoming, area and includes a discussion with Executive Director JJ Apodaca about ARC’s expertise with the species.

Efforts are underway to protect snakes, frogs in the Gila area

NM Political Report

By Hannah Grover

Hannah Grover discusses efforts to recover three federally-listed Threatened species in New Mexico, featuring quotes from members of the ARC Leadership Team.

One-fifth of the world’s reptiles are at risk of extinction

Scripps News

By Chloe Nordquist

Chloe Nordquist covers the drastic declines of reptiles and amphibians worldwide and includes the perspective of ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca.