Vona Kuczynska

Headshot photo of Vona Kuczynska in front of moss covered karst taken by USFWS.
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Missouri Ecological Services Field Office
Ecological Services
Address

101 Park Deville Drive Suite A
Columbia, MO 65203
United States

(573) 540-3835

About Vona Kuczynska

As a Fish and Wildlife Biologist, I complete section 7 Endangered Species Act consultations and work with federal agencies to assess and minimize impacts of proposed projects on threatened and endangered species. I also serve as the National Recovery Coordinator for cave and karst dependent Gray Bat and Grotto Sculpin. I am also member of the USFWS Range-wide Bat Survey Guidelines Team and help develop standards for listed bat surveys and an instructor for the Evaluating Acoustic Bat Surveys for ESA Compliance Course taught at the National Conservation Training Center. 

While I work with a variety of above and belowground wildlife, my primary interest lies in the field of bat ecology. I enjoy conducting a wide variety of bat surveys and research projects that promote bat conservation and help inform natural resource management decisions in Missouri and across the U.S. 

Education:

M.S. 2015. University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO. Ecology, Evolution and Systematics. 

B.S. 2007. Rutgers University, New Brunswick N.J. Ecology and Natural Resources. 

Species expertise
Grotto Sculpin (Cottus specus)
Hoary Bat (Lasiurus cinereus)
Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis)
Gray Bat (Myotis grisescens)
Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus)
Ozark Big-eared Bat (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens)
Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus)
Areas of expertise
National Recovery Lead for Gray Bat
Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation Process
ESA Compliance
Recovery of Threatened and Endangered Species
10(a)1(a) Recovery Permits for Bats
USFWS Bat Survey Guidelines
Bat Ecology and Survey Method

From The Library

Recovery Permit Bat Application Tips
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Recovery Permit Bat Application Tips

When reviewing recovery permit applications for gray bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), Virginia big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus), Ozark big-eared bat (Corynorhinus...

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Range-wide Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines
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Range-wide Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines

The Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) was originally listed as being in danger of extinction under the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966 (32 FR 4001, March 11, 1967), and is currently listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended. This survey...

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Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines Addendum 2
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Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines Addendum 2
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Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines FAQ 2022
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Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines FAQ 2022

Frequently asked questions about the update to the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat summer survey guidelines document in 2022.

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Previous FAQ Versions Range-wide Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines
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Previous FAQ Versions Range-wide Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines

These are FAQs for previous versions of the Range-wide Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidelines.

Current guidelines are available at: https://www.fws.gov/media/range-wide-indiana-bat-and-northern-long-eared-bat-survey-guidelines

The Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis...

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