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Tallahassee, FL 32399

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Completed Environmental Management Research Projects

 

Please Note:  This page provides hyperlinks to project summaries and final reports.  Except as otherwise noted, these files are provided as Adobe Acrobat PDF files and require the free Acrobat Reader Software to be viewed.  To view the documents, click to open; to download documents, right-click, select "Save target as," and download to the desired location.  For a more complete list of Environmental Management Office contacts and activities, visit the Environmental Office Web Site.

Hard copies of final reports, as available, may be obtained from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), http://www.ntis.gov/

 

PR4516611 Energy Conservation Study, Madison and Polk County: 2010 Survey of Roadside Vegetation, Final Report [PDF - 4,910 KB]

BDK78 977-06 Modeling of Concentrations of MSATs (Mobile Source Air Toxics) along Highways and near Intersections in Florida, Summary [PDF - 145 KB], Final Report [PDF - 440 KB]

BD568 Non-Invasive Assessment of Black Bear Movements and Abundance Relative to US 98 within the Aucilla Wildlife Management Area, Summary [PDF - 20 KB], Final Report [PDF - 1,979 KB]

BD550-09 Pavement Noise Research: Modeling of Quieter Pavements in Florida, Final Report [PDF - 8,865 KB]

BD550-02 Development of a Florida-Specific, MOBILE6-Based CO Screening Model for Air Quality Analyses of Transportation Projects, Summary [PDF - 20 KB], Final Report [PDF - 64 KB], User Guide [PDF - 459 KB]

BD548-14 Simulation Visualization of Highway Noise Near Barriers, Summary [PDF - 930 KB], Final Report [PDF - 173 KB], User Guide [PDF - 523 KB]

BD548-13 Simulation Modeling of Railroad Noise to Assist in Environmental Document, User Guide [PDF - 247 KB]  Updated version (9/27/07)

BD546-02 Conversion of the Statewide Noise Barrier Inventory into a Spatially Referenced Geodatabase, Summary [PDF - 18 KB], Final Report [PDF - 873 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BD545-63 Environmental Digital Data Repositories Project, Summary [PDF - 304 KB], Final Report [PDF - 1,228 KB]

BD545-26 Native Roadside Wildflowers in Rural Areas: Developing Best Management Practices for Establishment of Plantings by Seed and Enhancement of Naturally-Occurring Populations, Final Report [PDF - 292 KB]  

BD544-15 Assessing the Practice of Public Involvement in Florida, Summary [PDF - 34 KB], Final Report [PDF - 1,578 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BD543-07 Life Cycles, Dispersal, and Critical Habitat Utilization of Vertebrates Dependent upon Small Isolated Water Bodies in the Munson Sandhills and Woodville Karst Plain, Leon County, Florida, Summary [PDF - 20 KB], Final Report [PDF - 1,686 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BD477 Effectiveness of Fencing, Underpasses, and Deer Guards in Reducing Key Deer Mortality on the US 1 Corridor, Big Pine Key, Florida, Summary [PDF - 15 KB], Final Report [PDF - 832 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BD470 Regional Channel Characteristics for Maintaining Natural Fluvial Geomorphology in Florida Streams, Summary [PDF - 21 KB], Final Report [PDF - 437 KB]; Hard copy available,  http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BD433 Status and Management of Bats Roosting in Bridges in Florida, Summary [PDF - 76 KB], Final Report [PDF - 1,113 KB]

BD162, Wildlife Use and Interactions with Structures Constructed to Minimize Vehicle Collisions and Animal Mortality Along State Road 46, Lake County, Florida, Summary [PDF - 15 KB], Final Report [PDF - 606 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BD016 Black Bear Movements and Habitat Use Relative to Roads in Ocala National Forest, Summary [PDF - 19 KB], Final Report [PDF - 2,782 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BC838 Johnson's Seagrass Transplanting Studies, Summary [PDF - 47 KB], Final Report [PDF - 325 KB]

BC355-07 Comprehensive Review of Collected Noise Information at Barrier Sites, Summary [PDF - 17 KB], Final Report [PDF - 1,508 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BC355-02 Continued Evaluation of Noise Barriers in Florida, Summary [PDF - 16 KB], Final Report [PDF - 158 KB]

BC354-74 SR 200 Wildlife Impact Study, Summary [PDF - 19 KB], Final Report [PDF - 15 MB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BC354-37 Participant Perceptions of the Florida Scenic Highways Program Process in Four Designated Corridors, Final Report [PDF - 416 MB]

BC354-34 Monitoring Wildlife Use and Determining Standards for Culvert Design, Final Report [PDF - 3,952 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BC354-31 Evaluation of the Safety and User Response to Embedded Roadway Lighting Systems on an FDOT Demonstration Project, Summary [PDF - 48 KB], Final Report [PDF - 1,722 KB]  (see also BB850)

BC354-07 Erosion Control Along Florida Roadways, Summary [PDF - 8 KB], Final Report [PDF - 287 KB]

BC354-05 Florida Native Turfgrass Investigation II, Summary [PDF - 23 KB], Final Report [PDF - 7,972 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BC353-49 A Model for the Evaluation of Archaeological Site Significance in Cities, Summary [PDF - 31 KB], Final Report [PDF - 6,643 KB]

BC353-28 Measuring the Effectiveness of Community Impact Assessment, Summary [PDF - 16 KB], Final Report [PDF - 2,080 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BC353-03 Community Impact Assessment in Florida Transportation Projects: Case Studies,  Summary [PDF - 23 KB], Final Report [PDF - 7,545 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BC128 Black Bear Movements and Habitat Use Relative to Roads in Ocala National Forest, Summary [PDF - 10 KB], Final Report [PDF - 7,896 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BB937 Native Sandhill Species Revegetation Techniques, Summary [PDF - 730 KB], Final Report [PDF - 6,364 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BB865 Condition Assessment Study of Significant Archaeological Sites in FDOT District 1 Right of Ways, Summary [PDF - 9 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BB854 Determination of the Effectiveness of Wildlife Barriers and Underpasses on US Highway 441 across 441 Paynes Prairie Preserve, Alachua County, Summary (web link), Final Report, Ph 1 [PDF - 2,864 KB], Final Report, Ph 2 [PDF - 2,554 KB]

BB852 Barrier Effectiveness Validation, Summary [PDF - 8 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BB851 Evaluation of Deer Guards for Key Deer, Big Pine Key, Florida, Summary [PDF - 317 KB], Final Report [PDF - 5,477 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BB850 Impacts of Coastal Roadway Lighting on Endangered and Threatened Sea Turtles, Summary [PDF - 24 KB], Final Report [PDF - 7,978 KB] (see also BC354-31); Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

BB296 Community Impact Assessment, Summary [PDF - 7 KB], Final Report [PDF - 1,333 KB]

BB278 Reducing Impacts on Rare Vertebrates that Require Small Isolated Water Bodies Along U.S. Highway 319, Summary [PDF - 371 KB], Final Report [PDF - 5,829 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

0510849 Development of a Methodology for Determining Optimum Locations for Wildlife Crossings on State Highways Using a Geographic Information Systems Approach with Application to Key Deer on Big Pine Key, Summary [PDF - 371 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

0510826 Florida Native Turfgrass Investigation, Summary [PDF - 23 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

0510789 Criteria for Evaluation of Archaeological Site Significance and Recommended Management Procedures, Summary [PDF - 11 KB]

0510788 Secondary and Cumulative Environmental Impacts of Transportation Projects, Summary [PDF - 13 KB]

0510787 Hot/Cold Start Prediction Model, Summary [PDF - 12 KB]

0510785 Roadside Management of Native Plants, Summary [PDF - 10 KB], Final Report [PDF - 7,349 KB]

0510765 Evaluation of the State Road 46 Wildlife Crossing - Phase II, Summary [PDF - 4 KB]

0510743 Evaluation of Composted Materials to Be Utilized in Florida Roadside and Median Plantings, Summary [PDF - 6 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

0510742 Development of Biological Controls for Noxious Plant Species, Summary [PDF - 51 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

0510741 Highway-Wildlife Relationships: Development of a Decision-Based Wildlife Underpass Road Project Prioritization Model on GIS with Statewide Application, Summary [PDF - 135 KB], Final Report, Vol 1 [PDF - 1,773 KB], Final Report, Vol 2 [PDF - 2,655 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

0510709 Vehicle Noise Emissions Source Height, Summary [PDF - 97 KB]

0510678 Determination of Hot/Cold Start for Use in Mobile Source Emissions Modeling, Summary [PDF - 37 KB]

0510676
FLINT-A Florida Intersection Model, Summary [PDF - 131 KB]

033892 Updated Distribution and Reintroduction of the Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit, Summary [PDF - 13 KB], Final Report [PDF - 11,999 KB]; Hard copy available, http://www.ntis.gov/search/

 

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