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He said they are desperately needed for the bog turtle, which is state and federally listed as endangered.

After a vote, they proposed that the bog turtle be given the honor.

“I believe that the bog turtle should be recognized as the state reptile,” he said confidently.

So, they decided to advocate for the bog turtle, which was federally listed as a threatened species in 1997, in hopes that the designation would help restore the habitat and allow the species to thrive.

McLeod also said creating a new boat ramp would require heavy impact to a wetland area that is home to several endangered species, including the bog turtle.