"Keep the World Slimy"
Our Mission is:
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To disseminate information about the threats to salamanders and their habitats
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To increase awareness about salamander diversity, biology, and conservation
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To raise money for salamander conservation, education, and research
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To fund salamander conservation, education and/or research initiatives through an annual grant
(Ambystoma annulatum) photo by Matt Neff
(Plethodon fourchensis) photo by Matt Neff
(Plethodon wehrlei) photo by Matt Neff
(Ambystoma annulatum) photo by Matt Neff
Latest News:
2023 Daniel M. DiGiacomo Grant announcement: Recipients of the 2023 Daniel M. DiGiacomo Grant have been announced! Check the Grants page for information about the projects.
Mexican Salamander Conservation: FCSal is raising funds to support land acquisition for Mexican salamander conservation! (click here)
Vernal Pool coloring book by FCSal grant winner Kristine Hoffmann now available.
Save the Date for the 8th Annual Salamander Saturday on May 6th, 2023.
Amphibian Report Card Launched! Learn about our latest project (click here)
Daniel M. DiGiacomo Grant Update now available.(click here)
Purchasing any of the items on the website directly support salamander conservation and research grants. Check them out here.
Chopsticks
We aim to increase awareness about the deforestation for the production of disposable chopsticks and educate about salamanders and their diversity within the United States, while raising money to support salamander conservation, education, and research.
Grants
Visit our grants section to apply for grant funds from November to January 15th or to view past grant recipients.
Salamander Saturday
Salamander Saturday is an initiative started by FCSal to raise awareness about salamanders, their habitats, and their role in the ecosystem. We are encouraging organizations around the world to hold an event on this day promoting global unity in the effort to protect salamanders.
The Salamander Fund
We are a small non-profit designed to provide funding for salamander research, education, and conservation initiatives. You can help us help salamanders by donating, attending events, and purchasing merchandise.