Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive Resources
RC-507
Objective
Three species profiled on the SERDP TES Web Page: Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macroclemys temminckii), Southeastern Myotis (Myotis austroriparius), and the Florida Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens)
The growing number of Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) found on military lands is causing constraints on testing and training which degrads mission readiness. This potentially could lead to reduced defense readiness, lengthy and costly litigation, and criminal and civil penalties.
The purpose of this project is to provide guidelines, methods, and evaluation techniques for TES management and mitigation.
Technical Approach
Using a plant community framework, regional TES management strategies are being developed for military installations in the southeastern United States. This project consists of three specific research approaches. The first involves coordination with regional experts and an extensive literature survey. Each plant type is defined by its characterization, status, and management requirements. The second aspect focuses on developing collective management strategies that apply to species with similar habitat requirements. Installation managers also are evaluating TES plant population enhancement approaches. The third part of the project consists of small-scale greenhouse studies to assess the impact of smokes, obscurants, and chemical simulants on plants and animals. These studies will determine toxicity levels for the study species.
Results
Information developed in community Management Reports and the Faunal Species Profiles is used to complete a prototype TES Regional Management Plan for the southeastern United States. Scientists developed 18 Faunal Species Profiles of TES species on Department of Defense installations in the southeastern United States. These Profiles are displayed on the SERDP TES Web Page (http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/tes). The smokes and obscurants dispersion internet tool used by United States Construction Engineering Research Laboratory was upgraded and is now operational. Chemical elemental analysis was completed for the fog oil samples. Laboratory fog oil toxicity tests of the Red Cockaded Woodpecker were conducted using a surrogate avian species.
Benefits
This project will contribute substantively to a comprehensive, systematic, and integrated approach to TES management on military lands. On-going interagency coordination will yield benefits at the national, regional, and local levels. Potential users include the military installations, higher headquarters levels responsible for TES management, and many individuals in the private sector.
Symposium & Workshop
FY 2013 New Start Project Selections
Points of Contact
Principal Investigator
Dr. Keturah Reinbold
USA CERL
Phone: 800-872-2375
Fax: 217-373-7222
Program Manager
Resource Conservation and Climate Change
SERDP and ESTCP
Document Types
- Fact Sheet - Brief project summary with links to related documents and points of contact.
- Final Report - Comprehensive report for every completed SERDP and ESTCP project that contains all technical results.
- Cost & Performance Report - Overview of ESTCP demonstration activities, results, and conclusions, standardized to facilitate implementation decisions.
- Technical Report - Additional interim reports, laboratory reports, demonstration reports, and technology survey reports.
- Guidance - Instructional information on technical topics such as protocols and user’s guides.
- Workshop Report - Summary of workshop discussion and findings.
- Multimedia - On demand videos, animations, and webcasts highlighting featured initiatives or technologies.
- Model/Software - Computer programs and applications available for download.
- Database - Digitally organized collection of data available to search and access.