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Project T-107-D1

Project Title: Demography, Community Dynamics, and Health of Reintroduced Wood Frog Populations and Resident Amphibian Communities in Restored Ephemeral Wetlands and Oak Woodlands in Lake County, IL

Community and/or Species Focus:

 Wood Frogs, Spring Peepers, Blue-spotted Salamanders, Tiger Salamanders

Goals/Objectives:
  1. Collect demographic information and examine potential colonization for reintroduced wood frogs and spring peepers
  2. Monitor for evidence of survival and recruitment for translocated spotted salamanders
  3. Collect demographic information for the resident amphibian communities
  4. Assess health and stress in reintroduced and resident amphibian communities
Achievements:
  1. Both reintroduced wood frog and spring peeper populations increased 
  2. Site quality improved with invasive species management, and species abundance and diversity increased with timber management 
  3. Bd incidence decreased across both species and sites, with two of six study sites remaining Bd-negative throughout the study
  4. Blue-spotted and tiger salamanders consistently tested negative for Bd

Post-Project Survey (if applicable): n/a

Project Period: 2/28/16 - 12/20/18

Principle Investigator(s):

 Allison Sacerdote-Velat (Lincoln Park Zoo)

Final Report:

T-107-D1