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Don鈥檛 Wing Your Environmental Stewardship: Helping the Northern Long-Eared Bat Hang in There

Photo credit: Al Hicks/New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

What federally endangered bat species can be found in 37 states and eight provinces in North America? If you guessed the northern long-eared bat, you鈥檙e correct.

In November 2022, the species was reclassified as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

, 鈥淭he bat, listed as threatened in 2015, now faces extinction due to the range-wide impacts of white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease affecting hibernating bats across North America.鈥� The updated classification took effect on Jan. 30, 2023.

The FWS also notes, 鈥淏ats are critical to healthy, functioning natural areas and contribute at least $3 billion annually to the U.S. agriculture economy through pest control and pollination.鈥� During the warmer months, these species tend to live alone or in small colonies 鈥渦nderneath bark or in cavities or crevices of both live and dead trees,鈥� and will emerge at dusk to fly along forested areas.

As utilities and associated organizations are being called upon by stakeholders and the public alike more than ever to explain their environmental stewardship efforts throughout their territories, it鈥檚 important to know and understand what species inhabit those spaces.

Environmental stewardship is more than a trend 鈥� it鈥檚 here to stay. Our Research, Science & Innovation (RSI) team is dedicated to strengthening environmental stewardship across the industry through education, collaboration, technology, and business development 鈥� including assessments.

These assessments can promote conservation and engagement in sustainable practices that support rare, threatened, and endangered species such as bees and bats.

As you inspect utilities and organizations鈥� surrounding vegetation, what are you doing to protect endangered species like the northern long-eared bat?