Bring together an extensive network of partners from the US, Canada and Mexico
Implement standardized protocols to build a robust and statistically sound pool of data
Use the data to assess the status and trends of North American bats at local, regional and range-wide scales
North American bat populations face threats:
Habitat loss and fragmentation
White-nose syndrome
Wind energy development
Gather baseline knowledge on the distribution and abundance of bats across the continent
Apply this baseline knowledge to evaluate the impacts of the threats to bats
Set conservation priorities and evaluate effectiveness of management actions