Bullfrog Action Group
Action Is Our Middle Name.
Are you interested in California’s bullfrog problem? Then add your contact information to the form to receive invites to upcoming Bullfrog Action Group events. Together we can SAVE THE FROGS!
Photo of American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeaina, Lithobates catesbeianus).
“I am shocked at the actual amount of damage bullfrogs are doing to not only the ecosystem but also to the California taxpayers who hold the burden of supporting the bullfrog importation industry.”
– Tommy Li, California
Victory For The Frogs!
We are pleased to announce that on December 13th, 2023 the California Fish & Game Commission unanimously approved a set of recommendations from the Wildlife Resources Committee, which include the ban on importation and sale of live American Bullfrogs.
Meeting Recordings
Meetings
* Meetings of the Bullfrog Action Group take place over Zoom.
* Fill out the Bullfrog Action Group registration form above to get emailed login info prior to meetings.
* Meeting times are visible on the SAVE THE FROGS! Events page.
* During the meetings, we will meet others interested in the invasive bullfrog issue; brainstorm solutions; and determine actions we can take to reduce the impact and spread of non-native bullfrogs (Action is our middle name!).
Dr. Kriger’s Comment To The FGC:
January 3rd, 2024
Bullfrog Action Group Meeting
December 8th, 2023
The SAVE THE FROGS! Bullfrog Action Group met on December 8th, 2023 to discuss the upcoming meeting of the California Fish & Game Commission (FGC) and possible actions related to controlling non-native American Bullfrogs. Attendees included biologists, researchers, and advocates from various organizations involved with bullfrog issues in California.
Key takeaways are that the FGC seems supportive of banning bullfrog imports and sales, so we should be sure to let them know that we agree with and encourage those actions. Members of the public will have one to three minutes to speak at the meeting (be concise!). Please speak, and be sure to introduce yourself and your organization (if you represent an organization); mention if you are a California resident; and ideally request the FGC to implement a ban on bullfrog imports and sales.
You can read SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger’s written comment to the FGC here (submitted December 8th, 2023).
At future meetings we plan to focus on improved enforcement of existing regulations. Stay in touch with other members of the Bullfrog Action Group by joining the SAVE THE FROGS! Discord Community and posting in the #bullfrog-action channel.
Let’s keep up the momentum and continue to support the ban on the importation and sale of bullfrogs in California. Your participation and written comments are highly appreciated. Thank you for your dedication and continued support!
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Bullfrog Action Group Meeting
October 6th, 2023
The goal of this meeting was to prepare for the October 11th/12th California Fish and Game Commission meeting and to advocate for action on management of invasive bullfrogs (such as banning live bullfrog imports). Participants include members of SAVE THE FROGS!, the US Geological Survey, the National Park Service, City of Santa Cruz Water Department and In Defense of Animals.
You can read SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger’s written comment to the FGC here (submitted October 6th, 2023).
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Bullfrog Action Group Meeting
August 18th, 2023
Here is the video of the August 18th, 2023 Bullfrog Action Group meeting.
During the meeting, we discussed and ranked the potential strategies offered by the California DFW Invasive Bullfrog & Turtle Working Group, which relate to education campaigns, localized eradication, ban on live bullfrog sales, ban on bullfrog imports, testing and monitoring, habitat improvement, and more. We discussed the importance of raising permit prices to deter bullfrog imports and improve funding for management programs; and we emphasize collaboration, research, enforcement, and partnerships to address bullfrog issues.
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Here is info on the August 22/23 FGC Meeting.
13 Strategies To Control Invasive Bullfrogs
Here are the top 13 strategies chosen by the Bullfrog Action Group out of the 34 strategies that were offered by the DFW’s Invasive Bullfrog/Turtle Stakeholder Group. Watch the video above for a full discussion on these strategies.
Bullfrog Action Group Meeting
May 23rd, 2023
Here is the video of the May 23rd, 2023 Bullfrog Action Group inaugural meeting.
“I do hope you continue these action meetings! It seemed fun and helpful! Thanks, Nancy Ware”
Millions Of American Bullfrogs Are Entering California Every Year!
SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger discusses the alarming influx of non-native American Bullfrogs into California, at the May 17th, 2023 meeting of the California Fish & Game Commission’s (FGC) Wildlife Resources Committee (WRC).
He clarifies the timeline of events that led to the current meeting, emphasizing that the importation of approximately 12 million bullfrogs into the state, which began over six years ago when a petition to restrict their entry was denied. He questions the reasoning for the state’s failure to add American Bullfrogs to the restricted species list, and introduces the Bullfrog Action Group, an initiative aimed at creating policy changes to protect California’s native amphibians.
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Bullfrog Action Group Making News
Just three days after the Bullfrog Action Group was officially announced, we made news in this San Jose Mercury News article written by SAVE THE FROGS! Ecotourist Lisa Krieger.
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