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Limb dysfunction Limb dysfunction
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Glenn H. Olsen, P.T. Redig, S.E. Orosz
Population and habitat viability assessments for Golden-cheeked Warblers and Black-capped Vireos: Usefulness to Partners in Flight Conservation Planning Population and habitat viability assessments for Golden-cheeked Warblers and Black-capped Vireos: Usefulness to Partners in Flight Conservation Planning
Golden-cheeked Warblers and Black-capped Vireos are Neotropical migratory birds that are federally listed as endangered. Recovery plans for both species advise the use of viability modeling as a tool for setting specific recovery and management targets. Population and Habitat Viability Assessment workshops were conducted to develop population targets and conservation recommendations for...
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C.J. Beardmore, Jeff S. Hatfield
Date guide to the occurrences of birds in Oklahoma Date guide to the occurrences of birds in Oklahoma
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J.A. Arterburn, W.A. Carter, R. B. Clapp, J.A. Cox, J.M. Dole, J.A. Grzybowski, M.J. Loyd, L.P. Mays, D.L. Reinking, J.S. Tomer, D.W. Verser
Post-release survival of hand-reared and parent-reared Mississippi sandhill cranes Post-release survival of hand-reared and parent-reared Mississippi sandhill cranes
The Mississippi Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis pulla) reintroduction program is the largest crane reintroduction effort in the world. Here we report on a 4-year experiment in which we compared post-release survival rates of 56 hand-reared and 76 parent-reared Mississippi Sandhill Cranes. First-year survival was 80%. Surprisingly, hand-reared cranes survived better than parent-reared...
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David H. Ellis, George F. Gee, Scott G. Hereford, Glenn H. Olsen, T. David Chisolm, Jane M. Nicolich, Kathleen A. Sullivan, Nancy J. Thomas, Meenakshi Nagendran, Jeff S. Hatfield
Hemlock stands contribute significantly to aquatic biodiversity Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Hemlock stands contribute significantly to aquatic biodiversity Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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C.D. Snyder, J.A. Young, D. Lemarie, D. R. Smith, R. Ross, R. Bennett
Observed changes in early mortality syndrome in Lake Michigan coho and chinook salmon from 1994-1999 Observed changes in early mortality syndrome in Lake Michigan coho and chinook salmon from 1994-1999
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J. Hnath, M. Wolgamood, S.V. Marcquenski, S.B. Brown, J.D. Fitzsimons, D. E. Tillitt, D. C. Honeyfield
Clostridium perfringens in Long Island Sound sediments: An urban sedimentary record Clostridium perfringens in Long Island Sound sediments: An urban sedimentary record
Clostridium perfringens is a conservative tracer and an indicator of sewage-derived pollution in the marine environment. The distribution of Clostridium perfringens spores was measured in sediments from Long Island Sound, USA, as part of a regional study designed to: (1) map the distribution of contaminated sediments; (2) determine transport and dispersal paths; (3) identify the...
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Marilyn R. Buchholtz ten Brink, E.L. Mecray, E.L. Galvin
Geographic Information for Analysis of Highway Runoff-Quality Data on a National or Regional Scale in the Conterminous United States Geographic Information for Analysis of Highway Runoff-Quality Data on a National or Regional Scale in the Conterminous United States
Spatial data are important for interpretation of water-quality information on a regional or national scale. Geographic information systems (GIS) facilitate interpretation and integration of spatial data. The geographic information and data compiled for the conterminous United States during the National Highway Runoff Water-Quality Data and Methodology Synthesis project is described in...
Authors
Tomas W. Smieszek, Gregory E. Granato
Establishment of warm season grasses with and without the use of compost soil amendments Establishment of warm season grasses with and without the use of compost soil amendments
Two compost materials (COMPRO and LEAFGRO) were evaluated as soil amendments to enhance wildlife habitats, while maintaining optimal floral and faunal biodiversity. Special emphasis was placed on the role of compost in the establishment and retention of native warm season grasses (Andropogon gerardi, Schizachyrium scoparium, and Sorghastrum nutans). This study was conducted at two sites...
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Matthew C. Perry, P.C. Osenton, G.A. Gough, E.J.R. Lohnes
Georeferenced sea-floor mapping and bottom photography in Long Island Sound Georeferenced sea-floor mapping and bottom photography in Long Island Sound
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Authors
Valerie F. Paskevich, Lawrence J. Poppe
Chemical-Help Application for Classification and Identification of Stormwater Constituents Chemical-Help Application for Classification and Identification of Stormwater Constituents
A computer application called Chemical Help was developed to facilitate review of reports for the National Highway Runoff Water-Quality Data and Methodology Synthesis (NDAMS). The application provides a tool to quickly find a proper classification for any constituent in the NDAMS review sheets. Chemical Help contents include the name of each water-quality property, constituent, or...
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Gregory E. Granato, Timothy R. Driskell, Catherine Nunes
Hydrogeology and simulation of ground-water flow at the Gettysburg Elevator Plant Superfund Site, Adams County, Pennsylvania Hydrogeology and simulation of ground-water flow at the Gettysburg Elevator Plant Superfund Site, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Ground water in Triassic-age sedimentary fractured-rock aquifers in the area of Gettysburg, Pa., is used as drinking water and for industrial and commercial supply. In 1983, ground water at the Gettysburg Elevator Plant was found by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources to be contaminated with trichloroethene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and other synthetic organic compounds...
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Dennis J. Low, Daniel J. Goode, Dennis W. Risser