The work of assessing mines and protecting those used by bats has only just begun. But with the help of dedicated individuals and collaboration with both the government and the mining industry, the North American Bats and Mines Project is laying a strong foundation for success. The outcome of these efforts will have significant implications for the welfare of bat populations and ecosystems both nationally and internationally. Formerly Soil Conservation Service. In the Great Lakes Region, little brown bats rely heavily on abandoned mines for hibernation.
Some sites draw millions of bats from surrounding states, as well as Canada.
John Meier of Cleveland-Cliffs was one of a number of experts addressing specific issues. The Michigan Department Of Natural Resources plans to protect this site with a bat gate to prevent further disturbance to the bats. Photo of Cover Bat Conservation International, Inc., 1997. Absolutely no rights of distribution by sale or other transfer of ownership or by rental, lease or lending, preparation of derivitive works, or reproduction, in whole or in part, is granted. BCI reserves the rights to actively protect against infringement.