High Priority Grid Cell
These grid cells have not yet been sampled and we need your help filling these information gaps. Conducting a survey in one of these grids (and within a High Potential Zone) is our top priority in 2022.
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Standard Grid Cell
These grid cells were sampled at least twice from 2018-2021, but long-term monitoring remains a priority. If you select one of these grid cells, please try to survey in a High Potential Zone (see below).
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High Potential Zones
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Our focus of this project is to focus on detections of our Species of Greatest Conservation Need bumble bees. Based on information we learned in phase 1 of this project, we calculated High Potential Zones (HPZ) to help guide search effort. HPZ can be found in Top Priority and Standard grid cells. It is ideal if you can survey within a HPZ whenever conducting a survey, though this is not required. You do not need to "adopt" a HPZ, they are just targets for sampling within grid cells. This year we've designated HPZs by species to help you guide your efforts. Sampling within a HPZ in a High Priority Grid Cell would be a significant contribution to the project this year!
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Before you adopt a grid cell, please make sure that you have registered for the project on Bumble Bee Watch
Step 1: Make Your Choice
Phase II of the Bumble Bee Atlas is here. We've now opened up almost the entire region as a priority for survey (with a few exceptions due to land ownership status). We're also introducing High Potential Zones (HPZs). Within these polygons, we believe you'll have the best opportunity to detect one of our Species of Greatest Conservation Need, so that we can learn more about their status and habitat needs. Adoption will still take place at the "Grid Level", but we ask that, if possible, you focus your survey efforts within HPZs. Look over the map below, and decide where you'd like to contribute. Record the grid cell number of the cell you'd like to adopt and enter it in the form below the map (Step 2). You can alter which layers are visible by clicking on the three layer icon to the left of the map. You can also change the basemap (to aerial photography, etc.) by clicking on the four square icon above that.
Please note that grids can include both public and private land and Xerces’ volunteers may not trespass on private land. When at the site, please carefully look for markers of private land, such as fences or hedges that define property boundaries, gates whether locker or unlocked, and posted signs prohibiting trespass; respect the landowner’s property rights and do not trespass. If you find yourself on private property without permission or you have been asked to leave, please leave immediately even if your conservation activity is incomplete. If you are uncertain as to whether property is public or private, assume it is private, stay on the public roads adjoining the property when performing the activity, and do not enter the property itself without obtaining permission from the owner. For your own protection from trespass claims, the permission should be written.
Please note that grids can include both public and private land and Xerces’ volunteers may not trespass on private land. When at the site, please carefully look for markers of private land, such as fences or hedges that define property boundaries, gates whether locker or unlocked, and posted signs prohibiting trespass; respect the landowner’s property rights and do not trespass. If you find yourself on private property without permission or you have been asked to leave, please leave immediately even if your conservation activity is incomplete. If you are uncertain as to whether property is public or private, assume it is private, stay on the public roads adjoining the property when performing the activity, and do not enter the property itself without obtaining permission from the owner. For your own protection from trespass claims, the permission should be written.
Step 2: Adopt your grid cell by filling out the form below.If you are on a mobile device or otherwise having difficulty, you can find the entire form here.
You can download a copy of our volunteer waiver here.
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Step 3: Encourage others to adopt their grid cell today!
Click to download and share!
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Thank you!
Thank you! If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.
