23 Apr 2020

PUBLICATION NOTICE: Conspecific Attraction as a Management Tool for Endangered and At-Risk Species on Military Lands

Abstract: Movements of wildlife species and associated colonization of habitats is often unpredictable, potentially leading to ineffective management and/or interference with military training. Habitat restoration for wildlife management on military lands is a common, yet expensive, response to federal conservation and mitigation mandates, yet viable wildlife populations often fail to become established on restored habitat. Conspecific attraction, using the tendency for individuals of the same species to settle near one another, can be a cost-effective means of attracting animals to newly created or restored habitats. This work demonstrated the use of conspecific attraction as an alternative tool for encouraging colonization of restored habitats by at-risk birds and amphibians. Conspecific attraction was relatively straightforward to employ, but its effectiveness varied among species. We demonstrated clear success in attracting some bird (northern bobwhite; Colinus virginianus) and frog (wood frogs; Lithobates sylvaticus) species into our target areas but other species showed a neutral response. Conspecific attraction presents a cost-effective alternative to current management practices such as translocation or colonization after habitat is created or restored. Only minimal equipment costs (<$300/broad-cast station) and nominal work-hours are required to set up the equipment, and total cost was ~$1,200 per demonstration plot annually.

14 Apr 2020

PUBLICATION NOTICE: Species Distribution Modeling of Ixodes scapularis and Associated Pathogens in States East of the Mississippi River

 Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/35615Report Number: ERDC/GRL TR-20-2Title: Species Distribution Modeling of Ixodes scapularis and Associated Pathogens in States East of the Mississippi RiverBy Kathleen V. Payne, Sean P. Griffin, Susan L. Lyon, Robin E. Lopez, and Nicole M. WayantApproved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited

7 Apr 2020

PUBLICATION NOTICE: Development of Magnesium Phosphate Cement (MPC) Concrete Mixture Proportioning for Airfield Pavements: Laboratory and Field Validation MPC Test Report

 Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/35475Report Number: ERDC/GSL TR-20-4Title: Development of Magnesium Phosphate Cement (MPC) Concrete Mixture Proportioning for Airfield Pavements:Laboratory and Field Validation MPC Test ReportBy Monica A. Ramsey, Dylan A. Scott, Charles A. Weiss Jr., and Jeb S. TingleApproved for Public Release; Distribution

1 Apr 2020

PUBLICATION NOTICE: Guidelines for Minimizing Potable Water Loss Due to Water Distribution System Flushing

 Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/35258Report Number: ERDC/CERL TR-20-1Title: Guidelines for Minimizing Potable Water Loss Due to Water Distribution System FlushingBy Elisabeth M. Jenicek, Victoria E. Heath, Noah W. Garfinkle, and Andy HurApproved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited January 2020Abstract: Executive Order 13834 (White