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Project T-22-P1

Project Title: Repatriation as a Mechanism for Restoring a Pond-breeding Amphibian Community

Community and/or Species Focus:

 Tiger salamander

Goals/Objectives:
  1. Restore pre-settlement levels of amphibian diversity in previously known fish ponds through repatriation of tiger salamanders
Achievements:
  1. ​Ponds were trapped and potential predators were removed; restoration attempts failed
  2. Other amphibian populations increased, as well as species richness
  3. Tiger salamander adults are being maintained in outdoor enclosures in hopes of providing a future population for repatriation

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

Project Period: 1/1/06 - 12/31/07

Principle Investigator(s):

 Stephen Mullin (Eastern Illinois University)

Final Report:
T-22-P1​