The return of the piping plover to Presque Isle is a powerful sign of hope. It shows that when people work together and use science-based conservation, we can help wildlife recover.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The plover\u2019s comeback has become a symbol of what\u2019s possible when communities, habitat managers, educators, and decision-makers all play a role in protecting our state\u2019s threatened and endangered species.<\/p>\n
Keynote Speaker<\/p>\n
Dr. Francie Cuthbert received her PhD in Ecology at the University of Minnesota and is currently a Professor Emerita in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and a Scientific Investigator at the University of Michigan Biological Station.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For the past 40 years her research has focused on three topics in avian biology and conservation: recovery of federal or state listed species (especially piping plovers); ecology and population dynamics of colonial nesting waterbirds; and ecology and management of abundant species (especially double-crested cormorants).\u00a0<\/p>\n
Film Premier<\/p>\n
Join us for an exclusive premier of the Pennsylvania Game Commission\u2019s newest film \u201cOur Threatened & Endangered Species:\u202f Piping Plovers\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Following the film, there will be a discussion panel with members of the recovery team.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Click Here to watch the trailer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Field Trips<\/p>\n Join experts Sunday, July 19 5-8 PM on guided field trips to Gull Point Natural Area at Presque Isle State Park, the only place in Pennsylvania where piping plovers\u2019 nest and raise their chicks!<\/p>\n Click Here to register<\/a>.<\/p>\n Piping Plover Exhibit<\/p>\n Visit the Tom Ridge Environmental Center<\/a> to learn more about the recovery of the piping plover in Pennsylvania!\u00a0<\/p>\n Explore what makes a plover a plover, learn about the challenges and success stories the recovery team has faced, and try out some of the monitoring equipment used in the field!<\/p>\n Visit the Pennsylvania Piping Plover Fest<\/a> webpage for all the details and to register for special events.<\/p>\n House Resolution<\/p>\n On June 30, the House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee unanimously reported out House Resolution 580<\/a> (Bizzarro-D-Erie) designating July 18, 2026 as Piping Plover Day to honor the 10-year recovery effort.<\/p>\n Resource Links:<\/p>\n — PA Natural Heritage Program Update Highlights Hellbender Research, Piping Plover Restoration, Dragonflies, Invasive Species Education<\/a> \u00a0[PaEN]\u00a0<\/p>\n — Game Commission: Good News And Bad News About Piping Plovers At Presque Isle State Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0[PaEN]\u00a0<\/p>\n — Game Commission Celebrates Another Successful Piping Plover Nesting Season In Erie<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0[PaEN]\u00a0<\/p>\n — Piping Plover From Presque Isle State Park In Erie Spotted At Honeymoon Island State Park In Dunedin, Florida<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0[PaEN]\u00a0<\/p>\n — Game Commission: Piping Plovers Finish 4th Nesting Season At Presque Isle State Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0[PaEN]\u00a0<\/p>\n — Game Commission: Piping Plovers From Presque Isle Headed Toward Wintering Grounds In Hurricane’s Path<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0[PaEN]\u00a0<\/p>\n — Piping Plovers Win And Lose At Love On Presque Isle In Erie<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0[PaEN]\u00a0<\/p>\n — Game Commission: Piping Plovers Nest Again On Presque Isle In Erie<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0[PaEN]\u00a0<\/p>\n — Piping Plovers Return To Presque Isle For 2nd Year In Erie, Public Asked to Respect Nesting Area<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0[PaEN] <\/p>\n Related Articles This Week:<\/p>\n — State Agencies Launch Initiative To Make Roads Safer, Reduce Wildlife Collisions By Developing A Statewide Wildlife Connectivity Strategy To Promote Wildlife Crossings<\/a>\u00a0 [PaEN]\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n — PA iMapInvasives Program Invites Public To Search For Wavyleaf Basketgrass Invasive Species During Basketgrass Bonanza;\u00a0 July 29 Webinar<\/a> [PaEN]\u00a0<\/p>\n NewsClips:<\/p>\n — Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Highlights Summer Experiences, Events, Educational Programs<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n — Williamsport Sun Guest Essay: Throughout Central PA, Birds Come And They Go<\/a> –\u00a0 By Gary Metzger, Lycoming Audubon Society<\/a><\/p>\n — Williamsport Sun: Reflections In Nature: Plants Have Ways Of Defending Against Insect Predators In Nature<\/a><\/p>\n — The Nature Conservancy-PA News: Enjoy Guided Hikes, Summer Experiences; Students – Dive Into Creek Critter Adventure! Volunteer For Cove Mountain Preserve Restoration<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n — Penn State Extension: Pennsylvania Roots Of American Plant Knowledge- John & William Bartram, Henry Muhlenberg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n — Penn State Center For Pollinator Research News: Master Gardeners Support Pollinator Research; Beescape Updates; Lehigh Valley Biology Professor Honored With National Award<\/a><\/p>\n