Bats Use of Bridges and Culverts Phase II

The objective of this project is to ascertain the most effective bat survey technique for bridges by comparing the detection probabilities of various methods. Researchers expect to produce a report that lists the most successful method(s) for surveying for bats in bridges with supporting evidence. The team will also provide information on other methods tested. A 2-person field crew will visit bridges between April and October, 20 bridges 4 visits each.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $249840
• Contract Numbers:

  TR202420

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Missouri Department of Transportation

  1617 Missouri Boulevard
  P.O. Box 270
  Jefferson City, MO  United States  65102
• Project Managers:

  Schulte, Brent

• Performing Organizations:

  Copperhead Environmental Consulting

  471 Main St.
  Paint Lick, Kentucky  United States  40461
• Principal Investigators:

  Roby, Piper

• Start Date: 20240301
• Expected Completion Date: 20250630
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Culverts; Detection and identification; Habitat (Ecology); Mammals; Surveys; Wildlife
• Geographic Terms: Missouri
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Environment; Highways; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01913738
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Missouri Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: TR202420
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Apr 4 2024 11:16AM