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ERDC TN-16-1 Center for the Advancement of Sustainability Innovations (CASI) Identification of Insect-Plant Pollination Networks for a Midwest Installation Fort McCoy, WI Construction Engineering Research Laboratory Irene E. MacAllister, Jinelle H. Sperry, and Pamela Bailey April 2016 Results of an insect pollinators bipartite mutualistic network analysis. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) solves the nation’s toughest engineering and environmental challenges. ERDC develops innovative solutions in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our nation’s public good. Find out more at www.erdc.usace.army.mil. To search for other technical reports published by ERDC, visit the ERDC online library at http://acwc.sdp.sirsi.net/client/default.Center for the Advancement of Sustainability Innovations (CASI) ERDC TN-16-1 April 2016 Identification of Insect-Plant Pollination Networks for a Midwest Installation Fort McCoy, WI Irene E. MacAllister and Jinelle H. Sperry U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) 2902 Newmark Dr. Champaign, IL 61822 Pamela Bailey U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Environmental Laboratory (EL) 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199 Final Report Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Prepared for U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199 Under Center for the Advancement of Sustainability Innovations (CASI) Program Monitored by U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC-CERL) 2902 Newmark Drive Champaign, IL 61822 ERDC TN-16-1 ii Abstract Pollinating insects and pollinator dependent plants are critical compo-nents of functioning ecosystems yet, for many U.

ERDC/CERL TR-16-3 Evaluation of 757 Species Under U.S. Endangered Species Act Review on U.S. Department of Defense Lands and their Potential Impact on Army Training Construction Engineering Research Laboratory Jinelle H. Sperry, Wade A. Wall, and Matthew G. Hohmann March 2016 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) solves the nation’s toughest engineering and environmental challenges. ERDC develops innovative solutions in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our nation’s public good. Find out more at www.erdc.usace.army.mil. To search for other technical reports published by ERDC, visit the ERDC online library at http://acwc.sdp.sirsi.net/client/default.ERDC/CERL TR-16-3 March 2016 Evaluation of 757 Species Under U.S. Endangered Species Act Review on U.S. Department of Defense Lands and their Potential Impact on Army Training Jinelle H. Sperry, Wade A. Wall, and Matthew G. Hohmann U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) 2902 Newmark Dr. Champaign, IL 61826 Final Report Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Prepared for Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington, DC 20314-1000 ERDC/CERL TR-16-3 ii Abstract Most land bases where U.S. Army installations reside are ecologically sig-nificant and provide refuge for a large number of the nation’s threatened and endangered plants and animals. Balancing threatened and endan-gered species (TES) management with training requirements is an increas-ingly difficult responsibility as the number of federally listed species grows. This work developed methods for determining impacts of potential future TES listings to Army capabilities and conducted a national level as-sessment of the risk to Army training by species currently petitioned

Many reptile, amphibian (collectively termed herpetofauna ), and avian populations are declining at a precipitous rate. Department of Defense (DoD) installations likely serve as refuges of intact critical habitat for avian and herpetofaunal species. As more species be-come a conservation concern, it becomes increasingly important for DoD land managers to document the species that currently exist on their lands and, through proactive management, avoid potential conflicts between conservation measures and military training. DoD in-stallations will likely assume the task of protecting threatened and endangered herpetofaunal species. Installation land management practices will maintain the long-term viability of these species populations. The first step in developing a process to successfully man-age wildlife species on DoD installations is to survey their populations. This work surveyed avian and herpetofaunal populations on Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB) and used survey results to extrapolate guidelines for species management., The original document contains color images.

ERDC/CERL TR-14-27 Avian and Herpetological Survey Results for Fairchild Air Force Base and Ancillary Properties Construction Engineering Research Laboratory Jinelle H. Sperry October 2014 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) solves the nation’s toughest engineering and environmental challenges. ERDC develops innovative solutions in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our nation’s public good. Find out more at www.erdc.usace.army.mil. To search for other technical reports published by ERDC, visit the ERDC online library at http://acwc.sdp.sirsi.net/client/default. ERDC/CERL TR-14-27 October 2014 Avian and Herpetological Survey Results for Fairchild Air Force Base and Ancillary Properties Jinelle H. Sperry Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) US Army Engineer Research and Development Center 2902 Newmark Dr. Champaign, IL 61822-1076 Final Report Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Prepared for Fairchild AFB, WA 99011 ERDC/CERL TR-14-27 ii Abstract Many reptile, amphibian (collectively termed “herpetofauna”), and avian populations are declining at a precipitous rate. Department of Defense (DoD) installations likely serve as refuges of intact critical habitat for avian and herpetofaunal species. As more species become a conservation con-cern, it becomes increasingly important for DoD land managers to docu-ment the species that currently exist on their lands and, through proactive management, avoid potential conflicts between conservation measures and military training. DoD installations will likely assume the task of pro-tecting threatened and endangered herpetofaunal species. Installation land management practices will maintain the long-term viability of these species’ populations. The first step in developing a process to successfull

Many reptile and amphibian (collectively termed herpetofauna) populations are declining at a precipitous rate. Globally, nearly 30% of herpetofauna are considered endangered or at risk of extinction. Department of Defense (DoD) installations likely serve as refuges of intact critical habitat for herpetofaunal species, as they do for many other taxa. As more herpetofaunal species become a conservation concern, it becomes increasingly important for DoD land managers to document the species that currently exist on their lands and, through proactive management, avoid potential conflicts between conservation measures and military training. The onus for the protection and long-term population viability of threatened and endangered herpetofaunal species will likely fall in the hands of the installations themselves and will depend on installation management practices. The first step in developing a process to successfully manage herpetofaunal species is to survey their populations on DoD installations. This work surveyed herpetofaunal populations on Fairchild Air Force Base and extrapolated guidelines for species management from the survey results.

ERDC/CERL TR-13-5 Reptiles and Amphibians of Fairchild Air Force Base, WA Construction Engineering Research Laboratory Jinelle H. Sperry May 2013 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) solves the nation’s toughest engineering and environmental challenges. ERDC develops innovative solutions in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our nation’s public good. Find out more at www.erdc.usace.army.mil. To search for other technical reports published by ERDC, visit the ERDC online library at http://acwc.sdp.sirsi.net/client/default. ERDC/CERL TR-13-5 May 2013 Reptiles and Amphibians of Fairchild Air Force Base, WA Jinelle H. Sperry Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) US Army Engineer Research and Development Center 2902 Newmark Dr. Champaign, IL 61822-1076 Final Report Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Prepared for Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers Washington, DC 20314-1000 ERDC/CERL TR-13-5 ii Abstract Many reptile and amphibian (collectively termed “herpetofauna”) populations are declining at a precipitous rate. Globally, nearly 30% of herpetofauna are considered endangered or at risk of extinction. Department of Defense (DoD) installations likely serve as refuges of intact critical habitat for herpetofaunal species, as they do for many other taxa. As more herpetofaunal species become a conservation concern, it becomes increasingly important for DoD land managers to document the species that currently exist on their lands and, through proactive management, avoid potential conflicts between conservation measures and military training. The onus for the protection and long-term population viability of threatened and endangered herpetofaunal species will likely fall in the hands of the installations themselves and will depend on insta

ERDC/CERL TR-13-15 Center Directed Research Program Modeling Climate-Change Effects on Snake Range Extents for Military Land Management Construction Engineering Research Laboratory Austin Rundus, James D. Westervelt, and Jinelle H. Sperry September 2013 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) solves the nation’s toughest engineering and environmental challenges. ERDC develops innovative solutions in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and our nation’s public good. Find out more at www.erdc.usace.army.mil. To search for other technical reports published by ERDC, visit the ERDC online library at http://acwc.sdp.sirsi.net/client/default.Center Directed Research Program ERDC/CERL TR-13-15 September 2013 Modeling Climate-Change Effects on Snake Range Extents for Military Land Management Austin Rundus, James D. Westervelt, and Jinelle H. Sperry Construction Engineering Research Laboratory US Army Engineer Research and Development Center 2902 Newmark Drive Champaign, IL 61822 Final report Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Prepared for US Army Corps of Engineers Washington, DC 20314-1000 Under Project 8G3D07, “Integrated Modeling and Risk Analysis for the Environmental Consequences of Climate Change” ERDC/CERL TR-13-15 iii Abstract The long-term management of species at risk on military installations requires consideration of the direct and indirect effects of climate change. One of the direct effects will be change in the seasonal extents of home ranges of snakes, which can change the availability of food and their impact on prey animals. Therefore, forecasting differences in home range extents is useful for predicting changes in predator-prey relationships caused by climate change. This report describes a method for predicting home range sizes for the Easte

Global climate change is seen as an emerging threat to wildlife species' population distribution and persistence. Climate change vulnerability indexes allow land managers to rapidly assess the vulnerability of species to climate change, and to predict a species persistence into the future. This work evaluated the NatureServe Climate Change Vulnerability Index as a tool for military land managers. The NatureServe Climate Change Vulnerability Index was applied to three high priority Species at Risk: (1) the Mohave ground squirrel (Spermophilus mohavensis) on Fort Irwin, CA; (2) the Columbia Basin distinct population segment of the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) on the Yakima Training Center, WA; and (3) the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemis) on Fort Stewart, GA. The Index predicted that the Mohave ground squirrel population was not vulnerable to climate change, and that the greater sage-grouse and gopher tortoise populations were moderately vulnerable. The Index was found to be easy to use; it included quantitative, spatially explicit data, and it identified needed research areas for species of conservation concern. However, Index outcome was found to be highly dependent on a single variable, historical hydrological niche, which varied greatly depending on size of assessment area., The original document contains color images.

ERDC/CERL TR-11-29 Use of a Climate Change Vulnerability Index for Assessing Species at Risk on Military Lands Construction Engineering Research Laboratory Jinelle H. Sperry and Timothy J. Hayden September 2011 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. ERDC/CERL TR-11-29 September 2011 Use of a Climate Change Vulnerability Index for Assessing Species at Risk on Military Lands Jinelle H. Sperry and Timothy J. Hayden Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center 2902 Newmark Dr. Champaign, IL 61822-1076 Final Report Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Prepared for Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington, DC 20314-1000 Under Work Unit 378CGB ERDC/CERL TR-11-29 iv Abstract Global climate change is seen as an emerging threat to wildlife species’ population distribution and persistence. Climate change vulnerability indexes allow land managers to rapidly assess the vulnerability of species to climate change, and to predict a species persistence into the future. This work evaluated the NatureServe Climate Change Vulnerability Index as a tool for military land managers. The NatureServe Climate Change Vulnerability Index was applied to three high priority Species at Risk: (1) the Mohave ground squirrel (Spermophilus mohavensis) on Fort Irwin, CA; (2) the Columbia Basin distinct population segment of the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) on the Yakima Training Center, WA; and (3) the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemis) on Fort Stewart, GA. The Index predicted that the Mohave ground squirrel population was not vulnerable to climate change, and that the greater sage-grouse and gopher tortoise populations were moderately vulnerable. The Index was found to be easy to use; it included quantitative, spatially explicit data, and it identified needed research areas for species of conservation concern. However, Index outcome was found to be highly dependent on a sing