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Evaluating animal movement in and near 3 types of agricultural ditches: Key data for co-management of water quality and food safety

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Water Quality Protection Program (MBNMS) in partnership with CSUMB, Central Coast Wetlands Group, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Resource Conservation District of Monterey County, UC Cooperative Extension

Status: Planned
Funding Status: Not Funded
Dates: 09/01/2020 - 09/01/2020

This study will compare wildlife communities and movements among agricultural ditches having bare ground, managed vegetation, and unmanaged vegetation. During surveys of wildlife in ditches, we will radio-tag rodents and frogs and use an innovative automated telemetry system to track movements of animals 24 hours per day for the duration of the 3-year study.

Goals

Estimating food safety risks using animal tags in and around vegetated ditches.

Programs

Agriculture
Stewardship for Small Acreage
Water Quality

Contact

Pam Krone
831-647-4238
pam.krone@noaa.gov