December 18, 2020
Ian Abernethy, lead vertebrate zoologist at the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database at the University of Wyoming, is one of the authors of an updated “A Strategic Plan for White-nose Syndrome in Wyoming.” (UW Photo)
A plan aimed at protecting Wyoming bats from a potentially deadly fungal disease has been updated, in part, through the efforts of the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WYNDD) at the University of Wyoming.
The second version of “A Strategic Plan for White-nose Syndrome in Wyoming” was completed recently by Ian Abernethy, lead vertebrate zoologist at WYNDD, along with Laura Beard and Nichole Bjornlie, of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and members of the Wyoming Bat Working Group.
Jason E. Glass, Kentuckyâs commissioner of education, continued soliciting feedback from the education community on a potential January return to in-person instruction during the Wednesdayâs virtual meeting of the Kentucky Department of Educations Parents Advisory Council. [
Glass told the council that Gov. Andy Beshear has asked the department to provide a recommendation on whether schools should return on Jan. 4, the date Beshearsâ executive order will expire, or continue virtual learning until a later date.
The decision will be made by Beshear, not by KDE or the Kentucky Board of Education, but the feedback received will factor into the departmentâs recommendation, Glass said.