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
ARC in the Media

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.

Why Tiny Ponds and Singing Frogs Matter So Much

The New York Times

Guest Essay

By Margaret Renkl

Margaret Renkl explains the significance of seasonal wetlands for frogs and salamanders – and, ultimately, for humans – in an essay featuring quotes from ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca and photos from the Francis Marion PARCA (Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Area).