WEThings; Wetland Habitat Indicators for Non-Game Species - Wetland Dependent Amphibians, Reptiles, and Mammals of New England (Completed 1994)

Performer(s): University of Massachusetts, Environmental Institute
Sponsor(s): FHWA

To order:

Available to State highway agencies from FHWA:
Paul Garrett. FHWA, Colorado Div. Office, 555 Zang St., Room 400, Lakewood, CO 80228;
Tel: 303-969-5772 x332; Fax: 303-969-6727; Email: Paul.garrett@fhwa.dot.gov.
University of Massachusetts, Bulletin Distribution Center, Draper Hall, Box 32010, Amherst, MA 01003-2010;
Tel: 413-545-2717; Fax: 413-545-5174;
URL: http://www.umass.edu/umext/bookstore/;
Order Nos.: TEI-94-1; TEI-94-2.

Abstract

WEThings is a PC-based methodology that analyzes data from wetlands to determine their suitability as habitat for various wetland dependent animals. The method uses an expert system approach based on habitat use models developed from scientific literature and reports on habitat use and requirements of the species of concern. NOTE: The output is a statement concerning habitat suitability for one or more of 59 species occurring in New England. Volume I is a booklet (45 pages), and Volume II consists of 627 looseleaf pages suitable for a binder.

Wetlands and Highways: A Natural Approach (Completed 1993)

Performer(s): FHWA
Sponsor(s): FHWA

To order:

Ginny Finch. FHWA , HEPN-1, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 202-366-4258; Fax: 202-366-3409; Email: Ginny.finch@fhwa.dot.gov;
Order Nos.: FHWA-PD-94-004.

Abstract

Highlights the concept of mitigation banking by providing case study examples of wetland protection and enhancement measures conducted on highway projects nationwide. Contains statistics on wetlands loss since 1780 by State, some solutions, and success stories in mitigation and wetlands banking in a number of States.