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Dave Waldien
Dave Waldien
Interim Executive Director of Bat Conservation International

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Bat Conservation International uses science, education and conservation action to protect bats and their habitats around the world. The nonprofit corporation, headquarted in Austin, Texas, was founded in 1982.

Mission Statement


Bat Conservation International's mission is to conserve the world's bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet.

Recent Press Releases


Press Release: WNS Fungus Reaches Iowa

The fungus that causes White-nose Syndrome has been confirmed in Iowa

Last Updated: Thursday, 14 June 2012
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CONFIRMED: WNS Hits Endangered Gray Bat

The USFWS announced that WNS has been confirmed in the federally endangered gray bat

Last Updated: Tuesday, 29 May 2012
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Press Release

Our worst fears confirmed: WNS has killed more than 5.7 million bats!
Last Updated: Tuesday, 17 January 2012
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Recent 'BCI in the News' Articles


White-nose syndrome threatens North American bats

A video published by the AFP news agency.

Last Updated: Monday, 09 April 2012
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Nearly 7 million bats may have died from white-nose fungus, officials say

The Washington Post National discusses bats.
Last Updated: Monday, 29 November 1999
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Declining U.S. Bat Population

The Diane Rehm Show discusses bats.
Last Updated: Friday, 10 February 2012
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Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 September 2012