Saving a dragonfly.

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Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly is on the endangered invertebrate list which propells action to try and help this creature survive. First you figure out why it is endangered, then explore options for action to change whatever is causing the problem.
Not every problem can be remedied and not every solution is easy. But with minds turned together it is surprising how much can be done.

USFWS: Hine's Emerald Dragonfly

May 2013 Hine's Emerald Dragonfly 5-Year Review (52-page PDF; 450KB)

Article: Cooperative Recovery in Chicago for the Hine's Emerald Dragonfly - from Sept. - Oct 2012 Issue of the Endangered Species Bulletin

2008 Safe Harbor Agreement for Voluntary Protection of Hine's Emerald Dragonfly Habitat Within Waterfall Forest Preserve, DuPage County, Illinois 19-page PDFhttp://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangere...icon_small.png; 3MB

2007 S6 Grant Project - Implementation of Recovery Actions for the Hine's Emerald Dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana) in Illinois and Wisconsin

2006 S6 Grant Project - Great Lakes Shoreline Project

2005 S6 Grant Project - Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance for Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly in Cook and Will counties, Illinois

Hine's Emerald Dragonfly Recovery Plan (September 2001)

Groundwater Protection
Final Report Best Management Practices to Protect Groundwater at Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly Larval Sites in Door County, Wisconsin

Final Report Best Management Practices to Protect Groundwater at Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly Larval Sites in Door County, Wisconsin

Appendix A: Hine's Emerald Dragonfly Groundwater Contribution Areas with Karst Features and Closed Depression Capture Zones (12-page PDF)
Appendix B: Hine's Emerald Dragonfly Groundwater Contribution Areas among Watersheds and Subwatersheds (3-Page PDF)
Appendix C: Culvert Locations in Hine's Emerald Dragonfly Groundwater Contribution Areas (1-Page PDF)
Appendix D: Land Uses in Hine's Emerald Dragonfly Groundwater Contribution Areas (12-Page PDF)
Appendix E: Land Use and Community Information for Door County Hine's Emerald Dragonfly Groundwater Contribution Areas (23-Page PDF)
Appendix F: Groundwater Protection Zoning Model Ordinance for Door County Towns (4-Page PDF)
Appendix G: Brochure - Protecting Groundwater in Door County (2-Page PDF)

Brochure: Protecting Groundwater in Door County (2-Page PDF)

Brochure: Chicago-area Brochure

Brochure: Groundwater and the Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly in Door County - PDF Version

Report: Delineation of areas contributing groundwater to springs and wetlands supporting the Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly, Door County, WI (May 2008) - PDF Version

Why Save a Dragonfly?
Dragonflies play an important role in nature.
They catch and eat small flying insects, including mosquitoes, biting flies, and gnats.
In its immature stage (nymph), a dragonfly is an important food source for larger aquatic animals such as fish.
They serve as excellent water quality watchdogs, are part of our nation's natural heritage and add beauty to our world.

http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangere...ortFeb2013.pdf

In 2012 during negotiations to purchase the adjacent
Sandpiper Restaurant property for the new building site, an
environmental investigation of the site revealed that a portion of
the kerosene used to fuel fires for fish boils did not burn off and
seeped into the ground. Fish boils have been an iconic Door
County meal and activity for over 100 years. Kerosene is used to
create a flashover for guest appeal. The tradition is a large tourist
attraction. On this particular site, the environmental investigation
determined that 25 years of fish boils had contaminated 800 tons
of soil.

In cooperation with local businesses,
The Ridges Sanctuary developed a
simple fire ring and drip line to place
under fish boils to prevent
contamination of the soil and
groundwater.