Assessment of Deer-Vehicle Collisions Using GIS and GPS
The number of deer-related accidents on Maryland roadways is steadily increasing, costing motorists more than $10 million annually and raising significant safety concerns. As deer populations and traffic volume continue to increase, the problem will become more costly and more widespread. Current mitigation measures (roadside reflectors, fender-mounted whistles) are being deployed by various state and local agencies in hopes of reversing the trend. However, these measures have yet to be proven effective in reducing deer-vehicle collisions. Before even more funds are spent, it is advisable to...
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Earthspan is working under a National Science Foundation grant to develop a new system that can track and monitor small birds and bats for multiple years.
Read MoreEarthspan tracks eagles rescued from mud pit
This project allowed Maryland state biologists to monitor the eagles post- release via satellite, and the resulting data revealed important information about the dispersal and habitat use of young eagles in the Chesapeake Bay. The tracking data was also be used as part of an innovative educational program in science and technology called Eye of the Falcon, which was being implemented in the Baltimore City School System. Earthspan, a Baltimore non-profit organization, worked with representatives from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to track four of the five surviving...
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