Northeast Regional Wildlife Conservation Project Summaries


RCN2010-01: Laboratory and Field Testing of Treatments of White Nosed Syndrome



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RCN2010-01: Laboratory and Field Testing of Treatments of White Nosed Syndrome





Status

Completed (July 2012)

Principal Investigator

DeeAnn Reeder

Organization

Bucknell University

Email

dreeder@bucknell.edu

Address

701 Moore Avenue, Lewisburg, PA 17837

Phone

570-577-1208

Link

http://rcngrants.org/content/laboratory-and-field-testing-treatments-white-nose-syndrome-immediate-funding-need-northeast

Citation





Summary

This project developed methodologies to combat White Nosed Syndrome (WNS) in bats. Specifically, the project tested potential treatments for efficacy against cultured Gd (the fungal pathogen associated with WNS) under laboratory conditions. It also tested potential treatments for safety in healthy bats and efficacy against Gd in hibernating bats.


RCN Topic: Factors in Regional Decline of SGCN
Related Projects: Exploring the Connection between Arousal Patterns in Hibernating Bats and White Nose Syndrome (RCN2007-09)
States - ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, WV, VA
Species- SWAP Element 1-Cave Bat SGCN
Habitats- SWAP Element 2-Caves and Mines (not in NETWHCS)
Threats- SWAP Element 3

Threat

IUCN Threat Level 1

IUCN Threats

Information

White-nosed Syndrome in bats

Invasive and Other Problematic Species, Genes and Diseases (8)

Problematic Species/Diseases of Unknown Origin (8.4.1)

Abatement


Actions-SWAP Element 4-None
Monitoring-SWAP Element 5-None
Regional Review and Coordination (Elements 6-8)-None
Project Tools-None

Guidelines for Local Planning Boards




RCN2008-02: Development of Model Guidelines for Assisting Local Planning Boards with Conservation of Species of Greatest Conservation Need and their Key Habitats through Local Land Use Planning





Status

Completed (February 2012)

Principal Investigator

Lesley Sneddon

Organization

NatureServe

Email

Lesley_sneddon@natureserve.org

Address

11 Avenue de Lafayette, 5th Floor, Boston, MA

Phone

617-542-1908 x 245

Link

http://rcngrants.org/content/development-model-guidelines-assisting-local-planning-boards-conservation-species-greatest

Citation

Sneddon, L. 2012. Development of Model Guidelines for Assisting Local Planning Boards with Conservation of Species of Greatest Conservation Need and their Key Habitats through Local Land Use Planning. NatureServe. 295 pp.


Summary

This project developed a suite of tools designed to integrate conservation information on SGCN and their habitats with land use planning. It provides local decision makers (e.g., town planning boards and environmental commissions) with easy access to the wildlife information that they need to make informed decisions. The final report includes an overview of wildlife and conservation information available from national, regional, and state levels; case studies of integrating biodiversity conservation into planning in Virginia and Pennsylvania; legal conservation frameworks for each state; funding sources for conservation by state; and links to a demonstration toolkit for three states (Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire) on NatureServe’s LandScope America.


RCN Topic: Guidelines for Local Planning Boards
Related Projects: None
States - ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, WV, VA
Species- SWAP Element 1-SGCN
Habitats- SWAP Element 2-All
Threats- SWAP Element 3-None
Actions-SWAP Element 4

Action

TRACS Action Level 1

TRACS Action

SWAP

Whenever feasible incorporate the tools developed by this project in outreach efforts at the local scale (towns, planning boards, environmental commissions, land trusts)

Outreach (8)

Partner/Stakeholder Engagement (8.1)


No


Monitoring-SWAP Element 5-None
Regional Review and Coordination (Elements 6-8)-None
Project Tools

Tool

Description

File Type

Potential Uses

Primary Users

Database of state conservation resources

This database is a toolkit aimed at local planners and environmental commissions. It provides easily accessible information on SGCN and their habitats, as well as on funding sources to aid wildlife resource planning, state-based legal frameworks that address SGCN, and Best Management Practices for wildlife.

Excel Workbook


Outreach, Communication, Land Use Planning

Biologists, Communications Staff





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