Today is Earth Day and the Division of Wildlife Resources has suggestions on what you can do to restore and preserve nature, including fish and wildlife and their habitats. First, be sure to reduce plastic use and never litter. If animals eat paper, plastic or food pieces, it can cause digestive issues, which can potentially be fatal. Always make sure to dispose of your garbage properly to decrease impacts on wildlife. Next, turn off outdoor lights at night and increase window safety to help birds. “Light pollution can disorient birds and draw them off course, and sometimes can cause collisions with lighted buildings and other structures,” shares DWR Avian Conservation Program Coordinator Russell Norvell. “Artificial light has also been shown to impact frogs and other animals, especially during their breeding season.” Finally, don’t move or transfer fish or wildlife. Transferring aquatic animals between different bodies of water or using live bait is not only illegal, but it can also spread diseases. For more tips this Earth Day, visit wildlife.utah.gov.
