Water Quality, Habitat, and Ecosystems

Ongoing Research:

Development and Application of an Ecological Linkage Zone Model as a Method to Identify Highway Design and Mitigation Opportunities for Wildlife Crossings

Performer(s): University of Montana
Sponsor(s): FHWA

For more information:

Paul Garrett. FHWA, HEPN-30, 555 Zang St., Room 400, Lakewood, CO 80228;
Tel: 303-969-5772 x332; Fax: 303-969-6727; Email: Paul.garrett@fhwa.dot.gov.

Abstract

The research will examine the characteristics, location, and mapping of ecological zones for movement of animal populations to identify highway design and mitigation opportunities for wildlife crossings.

Management of the Discharge and Quality of Highway Runoff in Karst Areas to Control Impacts to Ground Water

Performer(s): P.E. LeMoreaux & Assoc., Inc.
Sponsor(s): FHWA

To order:

Howard Jongedyk. Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center; 6300 Georgetown Pike, HRDI-9, McLean, VA 22101-2296.
Tel: 202-493-3077; Fax: 202-493-3086; Email: Howard.jongedyk@fhwa.dot.gov.

Abstract

This research will develop practical remedial technology for the improvement of the quality of highway runoff in areas dominated by karst terrain. The study consists of laboratory studies and field applications of pollution control technology.

Watershed Modeling of Gasoline Oxygenates Used in Transportation

Performer(s): University of Colorado, Denver
Sponsor(s): FHWA

For more information:

Paul Garrett. FHWA, HEPN-30, 555 Zang St., Room 400, Lakewood, CO 80228;
Tel: 303-969-5772 x332; Fax: 303-969-6727; Email: Paul.garrett@fhwa.dot.gov.

Abstract

The research will develop an integrated watershed model that links processes that control the transport and fate of oxygenates methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) in the environment.