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.
Latest Releases
Endangered Listing for Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Is Critical First Step; What Happens Next Is Even More Important
May 29, 2024
The recent decision to list the dunes sagebrush lizard as Endangered highlights the difficulties of implementing the single most impactful solution…
If Left to Stand, Recent BLM Public Lands Rule Will Be a Boon for At-Risk Endemic Species
May 8, 2024
Efforts to restore critical habitats for the most endemic, at-risk terrestrial vertebrates in the US will be bolstered by the recently finalized…
While Endangered Species Act Protections Lag for Amphibians and Reptiles, Actions Are Underway to Conserve At-Risk, Unlisted Species
March 26, 2024
Despite amphibians and reptiles being two of the most at-risk vertebrate groups in the country, efforts to afford them protection under the US Endangered Species Act (ESA)…
ARC in the Media
What does an inbred frog have to do with South Carolina’s wetlands?
February 16, 2026
Greenville News
By Travis Jacque Rose
Travis Jacque Rose features the ARC team in his article on Carolina gopher frogs in South Carolina, examining how drought, habitat loss, and reduced wetland protections are disrupting breeding for this state-endangered species.
What does the future look like for SC’s wetlands? Inbred frogs may hold some clues.
February 13, 2026
The Post and Courier
By Jonah Chester
Jonah Chester profiles ARC’s efforts to safeguard Carolina gopher frogs in South Carolina, showcasing our team, partners, and targeted actions that are helping this species survive in increasingly degraded and fragmented wetlands.
Inside the audacious mission to bring a rare toad back from the brink
October 3, 2025
Vox
By Christine Peterson
Christine Peterson features ARC Private Lands Biologist Zach Truelock and our partners in her piece on efforts to save the Endangered Houston toad through assisted reproduction, private landowner partnerships, and large-scale habitat restoration.