RCN2010-01: Laboratory and Field Testing of Treatments of White Nosed Syndrome
Status
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Completed (July 2012)
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Principal Investigator
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DeeAnn Reeder
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Organization
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Bucknell University
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Email
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dreeder@bucknell.edu
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Address
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701 Moore Avenue, Lewisburg, PA 17837
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Phone
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570-577-1208
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Link
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http://rcngrants.org/content/laboratory-and-field-testing-treatments-white-nose-syndrome-immediate-funding-need-northeast
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Citation
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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
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IUCN Threat Level 1
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IUCN Threats
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Information
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White-nosed Syndrome in bats
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Invasive and Other Problematic Species, Genes and Diseases (8)
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Problematic Species/Diseases of Unknown Origin (8.4.1)
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Abatement
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Actions-SWAP Element 4-None
Monitoring-SWAP Element 5-None
Regional Review and Coordination (Elements 6-8)-None
Project Tools-None
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
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Completed (February 2012)
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Principal Investigator
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Lesley Sneddon
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Organization
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NatureServe
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Email
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Lesley_sneddon@natureserve.org
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Address
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11 Avenue de Lafayette, 5th Floor, Boston, MA
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Phone
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617-542-1908 x 245
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Link
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http://rcngrants.org/content/development-model-guidelines-assisting-local-planning-boards-conservation-species-greatest
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Citation
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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.
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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
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TRACS Action Level 1
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TRACS Action
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SWAP
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Whenever feasible incorporate the tools developed by this project in outreach efforts at the local scale (towns, planning boards, environmental commissions, land trusts)
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Outreach (8)
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Partner/Stakeholder Engagement (8.1)
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No
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Monitoring-SWAP Element 5-None
Regional Review and Coordination (Elements 6-8)-None
Project Tools
Tool
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Description
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File Type
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Potential Uses
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Primary Users
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Database of state conservation resources
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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.
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Excel Workbook
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Outreach, Communication, Land Use Planning
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Biologists, Communications Staff
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