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Pacific Northwest - Biology

Trask Apex: Ascaphus truei (Coastal Tailed Frog)
Location: Tillamook County, Oregon; Gus Creek; Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Monitor stream amphibian population before and after experimental clearcut harvest to evaluate the impacts of current forest management practices on aquatic ecosystems.
Trask Apex: Ascaphus truei (Coastal Tailed Frog)
Location: Tillamook County, Oregon; Pothole Creek; Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Monitor stream amphibian population before and after experimental clearcut harvest to evaluate the impacts of current forest management practices on aquatic ecosystems.
Trask Apex: Ascaphus truei (Coastal Tailed Frog)
Location: Tillamook County, Oregon; Rock Creek; Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Monitor stream amphibian population before and after experimental clearcut harvest to evaluate the impacts of current forest management practices on aquatic ecosystems.
Trask Apex: Ascaphus truei (Coastal Tailed Frog)
Location: Tillamook County, Oregon; Upper Mainstem Trask River; Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Monitor stream amphibian population before and after experimental clearcut harvest to evaluate the impacts of current forest management practices on aquatic ecosystems.

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RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Black Mountain Middle; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.

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RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Black Mountain Lower; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.

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RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Little Greenhorn; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.

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RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; NF Burnt River NE; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.

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RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Pine Creek A; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon

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RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Pine Creek D; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.

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RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Pine Creek E; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.

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RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Pine Creek G; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.

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RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Pine Creek I; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.

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RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Pine Creek J; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.

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RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Slab Creek; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.

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RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Winterville; Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.

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RAAU Apex: Rana aurora (Northern Red-legged Frog)
Location: National Wildlife Refuges and an interagency wetland complex; Dugout 1 (North); Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Monitor <I>Rana aurora</I>

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RAAU Apex: Rana aurora (Northern Red-legged Frog)
Location: National Wildlife Refuges and an interagency wetland complex; Killdeer; Years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Monitor Rana aurora

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RAAU Apex: Rana aurora (Northern Red-legged Frog)
Location: National Wildlife Refuges and an interagency wetland complex; Lower 22 Pond; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Monitor Rana aurora

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Willamette Valley Mid-level Monitoring: Lithobates catesbeianus , Pseudacris regilla , Taricha granulosa , Rana aurora , Ambystoma gracile , Ambystoma macrodactylum (American Bullfrog, Pacific Treefrog, Rough-skinned Newt, Northern Red-legged Frog, Northwestern Salamander, Long-toed Salamander)
Location: National Wildlife Refuges and the West Eugene (multi-organization) Wetlands complex in the Willamette Valley; Willamette Valley; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Estimate extinction probabilities for native amphibians at sites with and without bullfrogs.
RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Black Mountain Little; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.
RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Big Skinny Dip; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.
RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Camp Creek Lower; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.
RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Camp Creek Lowest; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.
RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Camp Creek Upper; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.
RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Elk Creek; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.
RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; NF Burnt River West; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.
RALU Apex: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Blue Mountains, eastern Oregon; Pine Creek F; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Determine effect of cattle grazing on Rana luteiventris populations in eastern Oregon.
RAAU Apex: Rana aurora (Northern Red-legged Frog)
Location: National Wildlife Refuges and an interagency wetland complex; South Honker Hollow; Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Monitor Rana aurora
RAAU Apex: Rana aurora (Northern Red-legged Frog)
Location: National Wildlife Refuges and an interagency wetland complex; Turtle Flats North; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Monitor Rana aurora

Southwest, Northern California - Biology

Yosemite Mid-level Monitoring: Rana sierrae , Pseudacris sierra , Anaxyrus canorus (Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog, Sierran Treefrog, Yosemite Toad)
Location: Yosemite N.P.; Watersheds 1-14; Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Monitor presence of 3 species of amphibians in 14 watersheds in the Merced and Tuolumne river basins of Yosemite N.P.
Rana draytonii Apex: Rana draytonii (California red-legged frog)
Location: Point Reyes N. S.; Cemetery pond; Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Collect information on Rana draytonii abundance and other population parameters from a representative pond in Olema Valley, Point Reyes National Seashore.
Yosemite Apex mark - recapture of Rana sierrae: Rana sierrae (Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog)
Location: Yosemite N. P.; Summit Meadow; Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Collect information on Rana sierrae abundance and other population parameters from a meadow complex in the Merced river basin of Yosemite.

Southwest, Southern California - Biology

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AT midlevel monitoring- MCBCP: Anaxyrus californicus (Arroyo Toad)
Location: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Southern California; MCBCP, Southern Califonia; Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Monitor population trends for the arroyo toad at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton http://www.werc.usgs.gov/sandiego/pdfs/MCB-protocol-3-2003.pdf

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AT midlevel monitoring- MCBCP: Anaxyrus californicus (Arroyo Toad)
Location: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Southern California; Santa Margarita River within MCBCP, Southern California; Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Monitor population trends for the arroyo toad at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton http://www.werc.usgs.gov/sandiego/pdfs/MCB-protocol-3-2003.pdf

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AT midlevel monitoring- MCBCP: Anaxyrus californicus (Arroyo Toad)
Location: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Southern California; San Mateo Creek within MCBCP, Southern California; Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Monitor population trends for the arroyo toad at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton http://www.werc.usgs.gov/sandiego/pdfs/MCB-protocol-3-2003.pdf

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AT midlevel monitoring- MCBCP: Anaxyrus californicus (Arroyo Toad)
Location: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Southern California; San Onofre Creek within MCBCP, Southern California; Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Monitor population trends for the arroyo toad at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton http://www.werc.usgs.gov/sandiego/pdfs/MCB-protocol-3-2003.pdf

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MYLF Apex- Southern California Mountains: Aneides lugubris , Rana muscosa (Arboreal Salamander, Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog)
Location: San Gabriel Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Southern California; Bear Gulch, Angeles National Forest; Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Scientific investigations into the natural history of MYLF to track population dynamics and population changes over time for an endangered species in the southern part of its range

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MYLF Apex- Southern California Mountains: Rana muscosa (Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog)
Location: San Gabriel Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Southern California; Vincent Gulch, Angeles National Forest; Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Scientific investigations into the natural history of MYLF to track population dynamics and population changes over time for this endangered species in the southern part of its range

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MYLF Apex- Southern California Mountains: Rana muscosa (Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog)
Location: San Gabriel Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Southern California; South Fork Big Rock Creek, Angeles National Forest; Years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Scientific investigations into the natural history of MYLF to track population dynamics and population changes over time for an endangered species in the southern part of its range

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MYLF Apex- Southern Califonia Mountains: Rana muscosa (Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog)
Location: San Gabriel Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Southern California; Devil's Canyon, Angeles National Forest; Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Scientific investigations into the natural history of MYLF to track population dynamics and population changes over time for an endangered species in the southern part of its range

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MYLF Apex- Southern California Mountains: Rana muscosa (Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog)
Location: San Gabriel Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Southern California; Little Rock Creek, Angeles National Forest; Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Scientific investigations into the natural history of MYLF to track population dynamics and population changes over time for an endangered species in the southern part of its range

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MYLF Apex- Southern California Mountains: Rana muscosa (Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog)
Location: San Bernardino Mountains, San Bernardino National Forest, Southern California; East Fork City Creek, San Bernardino National Forest; Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Scientific investigations into the natural history of MYLF to track population dynamics and population changes over time for an endangered species in the southern part of its range

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MYLF Apex- Southern California Mountains: Rana muscosa (Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog)
Location: San Jacinto Mountains, San Bernardino National Forest, Southern California; Fuller Mill Creek, San Bernardino National Forest; Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Scientific investigations into the natural history of MYLF to track population dynamics and population changes over time for an endangered species in the southern part of its range

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MYLF Apex- Southern California Mountains: Rana muscosa (Sierra Madre Yellow-legged Frog)
Location: San Jacinto Mountains, San Bernardino National Forest, Southern California; Dark Canyon, San Bernardino National Forest; Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Scientific investigations into the natural history of MYLF to track population dynamics and population changes over time for an endangered species in the southern part of its range

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CRLF Egg Mass Counts - San Francisquito Canyon: Rana draytonii (California red-legged frog)
Location: Upper Santa Clara River, Angeles National Forest, Southern California; San Francisquito Canyon, Angeles National Forest; Years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Scientific investigations into the natural history of CRLF to determine population status and change over time, as well as gathering data relevant to the mangement and recovery of an endangered species
AT post-fire monitoring- San Diego: Anaxyrus californicus (Arroyo Toad)
Location: San Diego River west of Julian, CA; Upper San Diego River; Years: 2008, 2009, 2010
To study the impacts of large scale wildfires on the arroyo toad in San Diego County.
AT post-fire monitoring- San Diego: Anaxyrus californicus (Arroyo Toad)
Location: San Dieguito River watershed east of Escondido, CA; Upper San Dieguito River Watershed; Years: 2008, 2009, 2010
To study the impacts of large scale wildfires on the arroyo toad in San Diego County.
AT post-fire monitoring- SanDiego: Anaxyrus californicus (Arroyo Toad)
Location: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park; Upper Sweetwater River; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
To study the impacts of large scale wildfires on the arroyo toad in San Diego County.
AT post-fire monitoring- San Diego: Anaxyrus californicus (Arroyo Toad)
Location: Cottonwood Creek south of Dulzura, CA; Cottonwood Creek; Years: 2008, 2009, 2010
To study the impacts of large scale wildfires on the arroyo toad in San Diego County.
Remote Training Site Warner Springs AT Monitoring: Anaxyrus californicus (Arroyo Toad)
Location: Upper San Luis Rey watershed west of Warner Springs; San Luis Rey River; Years: 2010
Triennial monitoring of arroyo toads at the Remote Training Site Warner Springs.
Remote Training Site Warner Springs AT Monitoring: Anaxyrus californicus (Arroyo Toad)
Location: Upper San Luis Rey watershed west of Warner Springs; West Fork San Luis Rey River; Years: 2010
Triennial monitoring of arroyo toads ath the Remote Training Site Warner Springs.
Remote Training Site Warner Springs AT Monitoring: Anaxyrus californicus (Arroyo Toad)
Location: Upper San Luis Rey watershed west of Warner Springs; Canada Aguanga; Years: 2010
Triennial monitoring of arroyo toads at the Remote Training Site Warner Springs.

Rocky Mountains, Southern - Biology

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ROMO-ARMI: Anaxyrus boreas , Lithobates pipiens , Lithobates sylvaticus , Ambystoma mavortium , Pseudacris maculata (Western Toad, Northern Leopard Frog, Wood Frog, Western Tiger Salamander, Boreal Chorus Frog)
Location: Rocky Mountain NP; Rocky Mountain NP; Years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1994
Monitor occupancy of amphibian populations.

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Cameron Pass-Lily Pond: Lithobates sylvaticus , Pseudacris maculata (Wood Frog, Boreal Chorus Frog)
Location: Arapaho-Roosevelt NF; Lily Pond; Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
1) investigate breeding phenology in 2 species 3) track presence of amphibian chytrid fungus 2) mark-recapture study of adult Pseudacris maculata to estimate population size and demographic rates (e.g., survival, recruitment, and movement).

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Blackrock: Pseudacris maculata , Anaxyrus boreas (Boreal Chorus Frog, Western Toad)
Location: Bridger-Teton NF, Black Rock Ranger Station; Blackrock; Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Mark-recapapture study of adult A. boreas to estimate population size and demographic rates, especially with regards to infection prevalance and intensity by amphibian chytrid fungus.

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North Fork Drainage-Kettle: Anaxyrus boreas (Western Toad)
Location: Rocky Mountain NP; Kettle Tarn; Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
1) monitor population changes in Anaxyrus boreas in association with identification of the amphibian chytrid fungus 2) mark-recapture study of adult Anaxyrus boreas to estimate population size and demographic rates (e.g., survival, recruitment, and movement).
Spruce: Anaxyrus boreas (Western Toad)
Location: Rocky Mountain NP; Spruce Lake; Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
1) monitor population changes in Anaxyrus boreas in association with identification of the amphibian chytrid fungus 2) mark-recapture study of adult A. boreas to estimate population size and demographic rates (e.g., survival, recruitment, and movement).
Cameron Pass-Mathew's Pond: Lithobates sylvaticus , Pseudacris maculata (Wood Frog, Boreal Chorus Frog)
Location: Arapaho-Roosevelt N.F.; Mathew's Pond; Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Investigate breeding phenology in 2 species and track presence of amphibian chytrid fungus. Mark-recapture study of adult Pseudacris maculata to estimate population size and demographic rates (e.g., survival, recruitment, and movement.
Cameron Pass: Pseudacris maculata , Lithobates sylvaticus (Boreal Chorus Frog, Wood Frog)
Location: Arapaho-Roosevelt N.F.; Mathew's-Longdraw-Lily-Spencer16; Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Investigate breeding phenology in 2 species using automated call surveys.
North Fork Drainage-Lost: Anaxyrus boreas (Western Toad)
Location: Rocky Mountain NP; Lost Lake; Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
1) monitor population changes in Anaxyrus boreas in association with identification of the amphibian chytrid fungus 2) mark-recapture study of adult A. boreas to estimate population size and demographic rates (e.g., survival, recruitment, and movement).

Rocky Mountains, Northern - Biology

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Multi-species Occupancy Monitoring: Anaxyrus boreas , Pseudacris regilla , Rana luteiventris , Pseudacris maculata , Ambystoma macrodactylum (Western Toad, Pacific Treefrog, Columbia Spotted Frog, Boreal Chorus Frog, Long-toed Salamander)
Location: Glacier NP; Glacier NP; Years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Monitor occupancy of amphibian populations at both the catchment and wetland scales.

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Multispecies Occupancy, Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: Pseudacris maculata , Rana luteiventris , Ambystoma mavortium , Anaxyrus boreas (Boreal Chorus Frog, Columbia Spotted Frog, Western Tiger Salamander, Western Toad)
Location: Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks; Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks; Years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Monitor occupancy of amphibian populations at both the catchment and wetland scales. This is a collaborative project with the Greater Yellowstone Inventory and Monitoring Network.

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Egg mass counts, Columbia spotted frogs (Lost Horse): Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Bitterroot NF; Lost Horse Creek Marsh; Years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Count egg masses annually (since 1999) to track size of the female population. These data are also used to to estimate potential effects of climate change (via changes in snowpack) on amphibian populations.
Site-specific Monitoring: Anaxyrus boreas (Western Toad)
Location: National Elk Refuge (Nowlin Ponds, Romney Ponds, and Gros Ventre River); National Elk Refuge; Years: 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Monitor presence of historical boreal toad breeding populations.

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Columbia spotted frog population dynamics, upper Lodge Creek: Rana luteiventris (Columbia Spotted Frog)
Location: Yellowstone NP; upper Lodge Creek; Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Describe long-term changes in population size, structure, phenology, and habitat use patterns of Columbia spotted frogs. This is a collaborative project with the Greater Yellowstone Inventory and Monitoring Network.

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Boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas) population dynamics, Lubrecht Experimental Forest: Anaxyrus boreas (Western Toad)
Location: Lubrecht Experimental Forest, Montana; Lubrecht Experimental Forest Pond; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Capture-recapture study of adult Anaxyrus boreas to estimate population size and demographic rates (e.g., annual survival and recruitment.
Boreal toad population dynamics (Lost Trail): Anaxyrus boreas (Western Toad)
Location: Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Montana; LOTR; Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Population dynamics (population size, annual survival) of male boreal toads, especially with regards to variation in amphibian chytrid disease.
Boreal toad population dynamics (Two Medicine): Anaxyrus boreas (Western Toad)
Location: Glacier National Park, MT; Two Medicine; Years: 2008, 2009, 2010
Estimate survival and movement of boreal toads (Anaxyrus [Bufo] boreas).

Midwest - Biology

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (SCNSR): Lithobates pipiens , Lithobates septentrionalis , Anaxyrus americanus , Lithobates sylvaticus , Hyla versicolor , Hyla chrysoscelis , Pseudacris triseriata , Lithobates clamitans , Pseudacris crucifer (Northern Leopard Frog, Mink Frog, American Toad, Wood Frog, Gray Treefrog, Cope's Gray Treefrog, Western Chorus Frog, Green Frog, Spring Peeper)
; St. Croix National Scenic Riverway; Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Describe baseline occupancy, diversity, and relative abundance. Monitor and describe any changes in populations relative to changes in climate, land cover/use, human activities, hydrology, and disease.
Upper Mississippi River (UMR): Pseudacris crucifer , Lithobates clamitans , Pseudacris triseriata , Hyla chrysoscelis , Hyla versicolor , Lithobates sylvaticus , Anaxyrus americanus , Lithobates pipiens (Spring Peeper, Green Frog, Western Chorus Frog, Cope's Gray Treefrog, Gray Treefrog, Wood Frog, American Toad, Northern Leopard Frog)
Location: Upper Mississippi River; Upper Mississippi River; Years: 2008, 2010, 2011
Describe baseline occupancy, diversity, and relative abundance. Monitor and describe any changes in populations relative to changes in climate, land cover/use, human activities, hydrology, and disease.
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area: Lithobates clamitans , Ambystoma tigrinum , Pseudacris sp. , Hyla versicolor , Anaxyrus americanus , Lithobates pipiens , Lithobates catesbeianus (Green Frog, Tiger Salamander, Chorus Frogs, Gray Treefrog, American Toad, Northern Leopard Frog, American Bullfrog)
Location: Mississippi National River and Recreation Area; Mississippi National River and Recreation Area; Years: 2004, 2005
Describe presence, baseline occupancy, relative diversity, gross external deformities, and the presence of pathogens relative to environmental conditions.
Non-federal lands in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota: Lithobates catesbeianus , Lithobates pipiens , Anaxyrus americanus , Lithobates sphenocephalus , Hyla versicolor , Hyla chrysoscelis , Pseudacris triseriata , Lithobates blairi , Acris blanchardi , Lithobates clamitans (American Bullfrog, Northern Leopard Frog, American Toad, Southern Leopard Frog, Gray Treefrog, Cope's Gray Treefrog, Western Chorus Frog, Plains Leopard Frog, Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Green Frog)
Location: Non-federal lands in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota; Non-federal lands in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Describe baseline amphibian diversity, gross external deformities, and the presence of pathogens relative to environmental conditions. Estimate baseline occupancy and detection probabilities when possible.

Northeast - Biology

SNP Pshe/Pcin Occupancy: Plethodon cinereus , Plethodon shenandoah (Eastern Red-backed Salamander, Shenandoah Salamander)
Location: SNP Central, VA; Shenandoah National Park; Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
assess occupancy dynamics of Plethodon shenandoah and P. cinereus in high-elevation habitats of Shenandoah National Park
ACS Vernal Pools: Ambystoma maculatum , Lithobates sylvaticus (Spotted Salamander, Wood Frog)
Location: Maryland; Rock Creek Park; Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders

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National Capital Region Monitoring: Eurycea bislineata , Pseudotriton ruber , Desmognathus fuscus (Northern Two-lined Salamander, Red Salamander, Northern Dusky Salamander)
Location: Potomac, MD; C&O NHP Goldmine Loop; Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
determine whether the integrity and status of amphibian populations are changing over time
ACS Vernal Pools: Lithobates sylvaticus , Ambystoma maculatum (Wood Frog, Spotted Salamander)
Location: Maine; Acadia National Park; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
ACS Vernal Pools: Ambystoma maculatum , Lithobates sylvaticus (Spotted Salamander, Wood Frog)
Location: Massachusetts; Cape Cod National Seashore; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
ACS Vernal Pools: Lithobates sylvaticus , Ambystoma maculatum (Wood Frog, Spotted Salamander)
Location: Maryland; Patuxent Research Refuge; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
ACS Vernal Pools: Ambystoma maculatum , Lithobates sylvaticus (Spotted Salamander, Wood Frog)
Location: Massachusetts; Eastern Massachusetts NWR Complex; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
ACS Vernal Pools: Ambystoma maculatum , Lithobates sylvaticus (Spotted Salamander, Wood Frog)
Location: Maine; Rachel Carson NWR; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
ACS Vernal Pools: Lithobates sylvaticus , Ambystoma maculatum (Wood Frog, Spotted Salamander)
Location: West Virginia; Canaan Valley NWR & State Park; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
ACS Vernal Pools: Ambystoma maculatum , Lithobates sylvaticus (Spotted Salamander, Wood Frog)
Location: Pennsylvania; Erie NWR; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
ACS Vernal Pools: Ambystoma laterale , Lithobates sylvaticus (Blue-spotted Salamander, Wood Frog)
Location: New Jersey; Great Swamp NWR; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
ACS Vernal Pools: Lithobates sylvaticus , Ambystoma laterale (Wood Frog, Blue-spotted Salamander)
Location: New York; Iroquois NWR; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
National Capital Region Monitoring: Desmognathus fuscus , Pseudotriton ruber , Eurycea bislineata (Northern Dusky Salamander, Red Salamander, Northern Two-lined Salamander)
Location: Maryland/D.C.; Rock Creek Park; Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
determine whether the integrity and status of amphibian populations are changing over time
National Capital Region Monitoring: Eurycea bislineata , Pseudotriton ruber , Desmognathus fuscus (Northern Two-lined Salamander, Red Salamander, Northern Dusky Salamander)
Location: Virginia; Prince William Forest Park; Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
determine whether the integrity and status of amphibian populations are changing over time
ACS Vernal Pools: Lithobates sylvaticus , Ambystoma maculatum (Wood Frog, Spotted Salamander)
Location: Pennsylvania, New Jersey; Delaware Water Gap NRA; Years: 2005, 2006
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
ACS Vernal Pools: Ambystoma maculatum , Ambystoma laterale , Lithobates sylvaticus (Spotted Salamander, Blue-spotted Salamander, Wood Frog)
Location: New Jersey; Wallkill River NWR; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Acadia National Park; Gorge VP; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Acadia National Park; Otter VP; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Acadia National Park; Schooner Head Road; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Acadia National Park; Western Mtn Rd N; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Aroostook NWR; Greenlaw; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Aroostook NWR; Nebraska; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Aroostook NWR; Obar; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Aroostook NWR; Railroad; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Canaan Valley NWR; Middle Ridge Slash Pool; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Canaan Valley State Park; Back Hollow Pond; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Canaan Valley State Park; Cabin Pond; Years: 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Canaan Valley State Park; Lodge Pond; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Canaan Valley State Park; North Gravel Pit; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Eastern Massachusetts NWR; Academy Pool; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Eastern Massachusetts NWR; Forest Pool; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Eastern Massachusetts NWR; Kettle Hole Pool; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Eastern Massachusetts NWR; Replacement Pool; Years: 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Eastern Massachusetts NWR; Rona's Pool; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Eastern Massachusetts NWR; Triple Pool; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Erie NWR; Batch Pool; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Erie NWR; Juice Pool; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Erie NWR; PeWa (PeeWee's) Pool; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Erie NWR; Swamp Road Pool; Years: 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Erie NWR; Teepleville Road Pool; Years: 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Erie NWR; Wolf's Pool; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Great Bay NWR; Field; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Great Bay NWR; Games I; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Great Bay NWR; Office Pool; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Great Bay NWR; Point Pool ; Years: 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Great Bay NWR; Road Ditch Pool; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Great Swamp NWR; Behrens Pond; Years: 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Great Swamp NWR; Harding Landfill VP; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Great Swamp NWR; MCOECP; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Great Swamp NWR; Passaic River Pool; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Great Swamp NWR; Red Trail Vernal Pool; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Iroquois NWR; Feeder Pool; Years: 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Iroquois NWR; Horseshoe Pool; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Iroquois NWR; Jefferson Pool; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Iroquois NWR; Onondaga Pool; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Iroquois NWR; Sour Springs South; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Lake Umbagog NWR; Day Flat; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Lake Umbagog NWR; Errol Hill 01; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Lake Umbagog NWR; Errol Hill 02 VPEH02; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Lake Umbagog NWR; Little Berlin VPLB03; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Missisquoi NWR; Field 10 Pond; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Missisquoi NWR; Field 46; Years: 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Missisquoi NWR; Field 8 Pond; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Missisquoi NWR; Henry's Pond; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Missisquoi NWR; New HQ Pond; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Moosehorn NWR; Barn Meadow; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Moosehorn NWR; Hanson Pit; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Moosehorn NWR; McConvey Rd; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Moosehorn NWR; Route 191 - East Side; Years: 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Moosehorn NWR; South Ridge Road - Site 6; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Prime Hook NWR; Annie's Pond; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Prime Hook NWR; Black Farm Road; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Prime Hook NWR; Gravel Pit; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Prime Hook NWR; Shop Pond; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Parker River NWR; Chain Pond; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Parker River NWR; Cranberry Bog; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Parker River NWR; Hellcat Swamp Pool; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Parker River NWR; Lot 6 Pool; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center; Blue Road Pool; Years: 2003, 2004, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center; Cabin Pond; Years: 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center; Evaac Pool; Years: 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center; Red Road; Years: 2003, 2004, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center; Robin's Pond; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center; Sam's Pond; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Rock Creek National Park; Parkside; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Rock Creek National Park; Riley Springs; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Rock Creek National Park; Weir Pond; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Rock Creek National Park; West Beach; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Rachel Carson NWR; Campground Pond; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Rachel Carson NWR; Goosefair; Years: 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Rachel Carson NWR; Kate; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Rachel Carson NWR; Rachel's Pond; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Rachel Carson NWR; Short Farm; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Shenandoah NP; Big Meadows; Years: 2003, 2004, 2005
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Shenandoah NP; Hog Camp Swamp; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Shenandoah NP; Pond Ridge; Years: 2002, 2004, 2005
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center; Beltsville 1; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center; Beltsville 2; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center; Entomology - Boards 1-19; Years: 2002, 2003, 2005
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center; Entomology - Boards 91-113; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center; Entomology Back Pond 1; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center; Entomology Back Pond 2; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center; Laura's Pond; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center; Powerline 1-36; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center; Powerline 57-68; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center; Powerline 84-136; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center; Shumate; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Walkill River NWR; Headquarters #1; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Walkill River NWR; Judge Beach #1; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Walkill River NWR; Scenic Lakes Rd North; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Walkill River NWR; Wood Duck Nature Trail 2; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Cape Cod National Seashore; E18; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Cape Cod National Seashore; E21; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Cape Cod National Seashore; E4; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Cape Cod National Seashore; W15; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
ACS Vernal Pools: Lithobates sylvaticus , Ambystoma maculatum (Wood Frog, Spotted Salamander)
Location: Northeast US; Gettysburg National Military Park; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
ACS Vernal Pools: Lithobates sylvaticus , Ambystoma maculatum (Wood Frog, Spotted Salamander)
Location: Maine; Moosehorn NWR; Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
investigate large-scale patterns in the distribution and occupancy of vernal pools by wood frog and spotted salamanders
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Cape Cod National Seashore; W3; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Cape Cod National Seashore; W6; Years: 2002, 2003
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Canaan Valley NWR; Beall Cabin Woods; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Canaan Valley NWR; Forest Rd 80 Quarry Pool; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Canaan Valley NWR; FR 80 Bog Pools; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL
Egg Mass Counts
Location: Canaan Valley NWR; Middle Ridge Beaver Ponds; Years: 2002
Estimate abundance of AMAC and RSYL

Southeast - Biology

Monitoring winter breeding salamanders: Ambystoma talpoideum (Mole Salamander)
Location: St Marks NWR; SMNWR-ATAL; Years: 2009, 2010, 2011
Estimate extinction and colonization rates of pond breeding salamanders in relation to climate.
Monitoring winter breeding frogs: Pseudacris nigrita , Pseudacris ornata (Southern Chorus Frog, Ornate Chorus Frog)
Location: St Marks NWR; SMNWR-PORN; Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 1996
Estimate extinction and colonization rates of pond breeding frogs in relation to climate.
Aquatic Salamander population monitoring-Ordway: Amphiuma means , Siren sp. (Two-toed Amphiuma, Sirens)
Location: Ordway Biological Station, Melrose, Florida; Lake Suggs; Years: 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005
Monitior abundance and survivorship of sirens and amphiuma at Ordway Biological Station.
Detection Probabilities and Occupancy Estimates for Amphibians at Okefenokee NWR (Spring): Rana virgatipes , Hyla femoralis , Lithobates grylio , Lithobates sphenocephalus (Carpenter Frog, Pine Woods Treefrog, Pig Frog, Southern Leopard Frog)
Location: Okefenokee NWR; Okefenokee NWR; Years: 2001, 2002
Amphibian inventory at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from August 2000 to June 2002 as part of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s national Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative.
Detection Probabilities and Occupancy Estimates for Amphibians at Okefenokee NWR (Summer): Lithobates sphenocephalus , Lithobates grylio , Hyla femoralis , Rana virgatipes (Southern Leopard Frog, Pig Frog, Pine Woods Treefrog, Carpenter Frog)
Location: Okefenokee NWR; Okefenokee NWR; Years: 2001, 2002
Amphibian inventory at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from August 2000 to June 2002 as part of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s national Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative
Detection Probabilities and Occupancy Estimates for Amphibians at Okefenokee NWR (Fall): Rana virgatipes , Hyla femoralis , Lithobates grylio , Lithobates sphenocephalus (Carpenter Frog, Pine Woods Treefrog, Pig Frog, Southern Leopard Frog)
Location: Okefenokee NWR; Okefenokee NWR; Years: 2001, 2002
Amphibian inventory at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from August 2000 to June 2002 as part of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s national Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative.
Detection Probabilities and Occupancy Estimates for Amphibians at Okefenokee NWR (Winter): Lithobates sphenocephalus , Lithobates grylio , Hyla femoralis , Rana virgatipes (Southern Leopard Frog, Pig Frog, Pine Woods Treefrog, Carpenter Frog)
Location: Okefenokee NWR; Okefenokee NWR; Years: 2001, 2002
Amphibian inventory at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from August 2000 to June 2002 as part of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s national Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative

South Central - Biology

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Anuran Occupancy Monitoring: Pseudacris crucifer , Lithobates clamitans , Anaxyrus fowleri , Acris blanchardi , Gastrophryne carolinensis , Hyla chrysoscelis , Hyla squirella , Hyla cinerea , Lithobates catesbeianus , Lithobates grylio , Lithobates sphenocephalus , Incilius nebulifer , Pseudacris fouquettei (Spring Peeper, Green Frog, Fowler's Toad, Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad, Cope's Gray Treefrog, Squirrel Treefrog, Green Tree Frog, American Bullfrog, Pig Frog, Southern Leopard Frog, Gulf Coast Toad, Cajun Chorus Frog)
Location: South-central Louisiana, Lower Mississippi Valley; Atchafalaya Basin; Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
The primary goal here is to accomplish long-term monitoring of the diverse anuran assemblage in this large bottomland hardwood area. Additional research questions centered on the effects of changes in hydrology will also be addressed.
Marbled Salamander Reproductive Ecology: Ambystoma opacum (Marbled Salamander)
Location: Kisatchie National Forest; Kisatchie District, Kisatchie Bayou Campground Area; Years: 2010, 2011
The primary goal of this study is to investigate nest ecology and dynamics in marbled salamanders in Kisatchie District of Kisatchie National Forest.
Ambystomatid Salamander Monitoring at Kisatchie National Forest: Ambystoma opacum , Ambystoma maculatum , Ambystoma talpoideum , Ambystoma texanum (Marbled Salamander, Spotted Salamander, Mole Salamander, Small-mouthed Salamander)
Location: Kisatchie National Forest; Kisatchie District, Kisatchie Bayou Campground Area; Years: 2010, 2011
The goals of this study are to 1.) estimate the number of adults of each species using the pond, 2.) determine the reproductive effort of adults (number of egg masses), 3.) estimate the density of larvae and predators in the pond, and 4.) examine the yearly variability in phenology of breeding among species.
Potential impacts of salinity on anuran occupancy dynamics at Big Thicket National Preserve: Acris blanchardi , Lithobates clamitans , Hyla cinerea , Gastrophryne carolinensis , Lithobates catesbeianus , Incilius nebulifer , Lithobates sphenocephalus (Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Green Frog, Green Tree Frog, Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad, American Bullfrog, Gulf Coast Toad, Southern Leopard Frog)
Location: Big Thicket National Preserve; Beaumont Unit, Big Thicket National Preserve; Years: 2010, 2011
The goal of this study is to monitor anuran occupancy using standard protocols while also recording salinities, as this area is below a salwater barrier on the Neches River and is susceptible to saltwater encroachment during tropical storm surges or periods of drought, which may impact anuran occupancy.
Mechanical disking to herbicide treatments in waterfowl managed ponds: The effect of management changes on amphibians: Pseudacris crucifer , Anaxyrus fowleri , Acris crepitans , Hyla cinerea , Gastrophryne carolinensis , Lithobates catesbeianus , Lithobates sphenocephalus (Spring Peeper, Fowler's Toad, Northern Cricket Frog, Green Tree Frog, Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad, American Bullfrog, Southern Leopard Frog)
Location: Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge; Various old catfish ponds on property; Years: 2009, 2010, 2011
The objective of this study is to assess the effects on amphibians of treating waterfowl managed ponds with herbicide. Previously, mechanical disking was used exclusively to control weeds in the ponds.

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