This research seeks to determine the impacts of microgeographic features and changing seasonal climate variables on the phenology of local herpetological species within the Mayacamas and Sonoma Mountains including parts of the Bay Area Critical Linkage which is an area deemed critical to protect for conservation purposes.

This research also creates and implements a long-term herpetofauna survey protocol while supporting the development of methods to apply citizen science monitoring efforts. This research provides substantial opportunity to establish a baseline herpetofaunal phenology dataset while simultaneously incorporating existing and developing programs to support longer-term monitoring efforts. less ↑