The success of VPAtlas is dependent upon volunteers to help field-verify potential pools that have been mapped remotely. In addition, we encourage people to report the location of vernal pools they already know about or discover.
During the first four years of the Vernal Pool Mapping Project (2009-2012), more than 4,800 “potential” vernal pools were mapped statewide using remote-sensing methods. Of those, nearly 900 were field-verified.
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In 2020 we introduced VPAtlas to archive field-verified and potential pools, and encourage citizens to participate and increase our knowledge about vernal pool locations in Vermont.
We welcome visitors to the site and encourage users to register and begin adding pool data. Please contact for any questions or to report software issues.
To download data sheets, amphibian identification aids, and additional information visit the Volunteer Materials page.
