Project Description: This project aims to improve understanding of amphibian road crossing behavior and associated mortality in Acadia National Park. The findings will inform scientists, the public, and park managers about risks faced by amphibians and guide transportation planning and other mitigation measures designed to reduce mortality where crossings currently occur.
To achieve these goals, the project will support year-round monitoring to collect wildlife crossing data, assess annual variation, and identify roadway hotspots. Monitoring efforts will involve researchers, technicians, and citizen science volunteers. Collected data will be analyzed to develop a park-wide map of amphibian crossing hotspots and to identify opportunities for reducing amphibian mortality while also enhancing motorist safety.
Lead Principal Investigator: Nick Fisichelli, Schoodic Institute
Partner Institution: Schoodic Institute
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Federal Agency Technical Contact: Mr. Abe Miller-Rushing
Project Type: Research
Project Discipline: Natural Resources
Start Year: 2025
End Year: 2027
Initial Funding Amount: $74,612.00
Federal Grant Number: P25AC01264-00
Location: Acadia
State(s): Maine
Maine Counties: Hancock
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