The Regions of PARC

PARC is separated into six regional subsets that serve as the operating entities of the PARC network. Through this system, PARC can focus on national and regional herpetofaunal conservation challenges. Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Northwest, and International working groups have been established to allow for specific communication within each region. Click on the map to the left to view detailed information about your region.

Each region identifies its priorities and activities. They also work on national projects such as the National Habitat Management Guidelines and the upcoming development of the Inventory and Monitoring Protocol Series. PARC relies on creativity, resources, and donated time provided from each region. The regions offer tremendous opportunities to become involved in PARC and do your part to advance Reptile and Amphibian conservation where you live.

Department of Defense (DoD) PARC

Department of Defense PARC (DoD PARC) is a new partnership initiative that provides a network through which the military installation biologists, natural resource managers, and professional herpetologists can work together to avoid future mission restrictions while providing stewardship for threatened and endangered herpetofauna. DoD PARC focuses on habitat and species management; inventory, research, and monitoring; and education, outreach, and training. It provides a framework for the effective management of amphibians and reptiles by the military services and their installations. DoD PARC's primary responsibility is to ensure that the DoD has the operational and logistical flexibility necessary for testing and training exercises.