What is the Amphibian Steward Network?
The ASN was developed to address two important goals: (1) eliminate the unsustainable harvest of amphibians from the wild, and (2) support the protection and restoration of critically threatened amphibian populations in the wild through captive management and propagation. ASN harnesses the passion, skills, and resources of private amphibian enthusiasts to help conserve wild amphibians by organizing and providing the necessary resources for stewards to establish long-term sustainable captive populations of amphibians that retain their original wild characteristics. These populations are then used to help supply commercial demand for amphibians in the pet trade and reduce collecting pressure on wild populations. ASN stewards also support commercial trade practices that work for (rather than against) wild amphibian conservation. To become an ASN steward, you simply need to fill out a steward application.
