The Precious Frog program works to recover the ecosystems that sustain amphibians all over the Fraser Valley. With 11 native species making their home here, the Fraser Valley is a hotspot for amphibian activity.
This program gets its name from the Latin name of the Oregon Spotted Frog – Rana pretiosa which literally means “precious frog”
To learn more about the amphibians that live here, head to our Native Amphibians page. We recognize how special these animals are, and consider all native frogs, toads and salamanders to be precious. It is our vision to help keep their populations healthy through habitat enhancement, citizen science initiatives, stewardship advice and cooperative efforts with other organizations.
A focus for this program is the highly endangered Oregon Spotted Frog and its habitat. The Precious Frog Program works closely with the Provincial Oregon Spotted Frog Recovery Team, which is a group made up of several organizations that works to protect Oregon Spotted Frogs. The recovery team’s work includes habitat restoration, controlling invasive species, population monitoring, education, husbandry, research, and stewardship.
As part of the recovery team, we have played a major role in discovering and protecting the remaining populations of this endangered frog. Past and present efforts include surveys, monitoring, habitat restoration, outreach and collaboration with other involved organizations.
To learn more about the work we do with Oregon Spotted Frogs, visit our page dedicated to them.
Watch these fantastic short films about frogs, farms, and habitat restoration. Special thanks to our friends at the Wilderness Committee and to Isabelle Groc for creating these pieces.
The Precious Frog program supported by generous contributions from people like you as well as the funders listed below.
Thank you!
