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iterations as we discuss priorities and capacity with our Advisory Council. The finalized list of survey areas serves
as a guide for volunteer recruitment.
Each survey area is chosen for a particular target species based on our monitoring objectives for the year (Figure
1). Our project staff works with specific advisers from our Advisory Council to develop survey area descriptions
that include the purpose of the survey area, special considerations, and general information that our volunteers
use to help select specific installation locations and camera trap design.
Figure 1: Locations of all 2018 camera installations specified by target species: wolf, wolverine, Canada lynx, I-90 Wildlife
Corridor and grizzly bear.
Throughout the season, the field knowledge and experience of our volunteers help the CWMP staff and Advisory
Council reassess each survey area based on data gathered during the season. Because of their consistent presence
in the field, volunteers provide invaluable feedback about the best survey area locations and current field
conditions.
