Assessment of a Short-Distance Freshwater Mussel Relocation as Viable Tool During Bridge Construction Projects

Tiemann, Jeremy S.; Dreslik, Michael J.; Baker, Sarah J.; Phillips, Christopher A.

doi:10.31931/fmbc.v19i2.2016.80-87

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“…We selected release sites based on the best available habitat and species assemblage data, yet unmeasured habitat differences and stochastic events appeared to have a large effect on survival. Similar results have been observed in other translocations, such as siltation due to bank failure following flow diversion (Bolden and Brown 2002), possible washout due to earthen causeway removal (Tiemann et al 2016), or diminished recovery of relocated individuals in sites with high current velocity in the two years following relocation (Dunn et al 2000).…”

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Survival of Translocated Clubshell and Northern Riffleshell in Illinois

Stodola

Tiemann³

2017

Freshwater Mollusk Biology and Conservation

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Translocation of freshwater mussels is a conservation tool used to reintroduce extirpated populations or augment small populations. Few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of translocations, mainly because estimating survival is challenging and time-consuming. We used a mark-recapture approach to estimate survival of nearly 4,000 individually marked Clubshell (Pleurobema clava) and Northern Riffleshell (Epioblasma rangiana) translocated to eight sites over a five-year period into the Salt Fork and Middle Fork Vermilion rivers in central Illinois. Survival differed among sites and between species; Clubshell were approximately five times more likely to survive than Northern Riffleshell. Survival also increased in the fourth year following a release and decreased following high-flow events. Translocating numerous individuals into multiple sites over a period of years could spread the risk of catastrophic high-flow events and maximize the likelihood for establishing self-sustaining populations.

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Survival of Translocated Clubshell and Northern Riffleshell in Illinois

Stodola

Tiemann³

2017

Freshwater Mollusk Biology and Conservation

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“…Freshwater mussels are still threatened by the cumulative effects of local infrastructure construction (roads, bridges, culverts, etc. ; Tiemann, Dreslik, Baker, & Phillips, ), poorly planned river management, and continuing urban development (Brown, George, & Daniel, ).…”

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Dispersal and mortality of translocated thick‐shelled river mussel Unio crassus Philipsson, 1788 adults revealed by radio tracking

Zając

Adamski

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Aquatic Conservation

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1. Freshwater mussels are one of the most endangered groups of animals. Translocation is a common conservation measure for protecting them, but the success of this procedure varies widely, and the reasons for failure are frequently unknown.2. The dispersal and mortality of freshwater mussels was studied using a novel method: the radio tracking of Unio crassus translocated to new sites during a reintroduction project for this threatened species in the River Biała (Poland).3. Individual mussels were equipped with radio transmitters (10 mussels at each of four sites during low water in autumn, and 10 mussels at each of 11 sites during the spring flood). After being released into the water, the mussels generally moved away from the bank, and then performed erratic movements, dispersing over a larger area on flat parts of the riverbed, finally congregating on steep parts of the river bed in shallow water (0.20 m) near the bank. 4. Mussel mortality was surprisingly low: all survived the autumn trial, and 80% of the radio-tracked adults survived the spring flood. Some of them were displaced quite far within the channel (>100 m), apparently suffering no harm. The confirmed cases of mortality were a few individuals that had become stranded on gravel bars formed during the flood that were now drying out. 5. Long-distance displacement was more frequent in lotic or regulated parts of the channel and in the parts where the channel morphology was unstable during the flood.6. Radiotelemetry should be used to test the suitability of receptor sites before translocation, in order to find places where mussels will choose to stay, and to standardize mussel detectability when monitoring relocation success.

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“…External attachment of PIT tags is a marking technique that can increase detection rates of freshwater mussels (Kurth et al 2007) and improve the accuracy of survival and demographic rates (Hua et al 2015;Tiemann et al 2016). For this reason, PIT tags seem especially suited for use in mussel relocation and conservation monitoring due to historically low recapture rates (Cope et al 1995(Cope et al , 2003.…”

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“…Specialized facilities and equipment may also be necessary to hold mussels in captivity during the curing time, whereas mussels can be immediately returned to the stream after cyanoacrylate and dental cures. Tiemann et al (2016) speculated that prolonged handling and exposure may have contributed to the initial mortality observed following relocation. Factors other than cost may also warrant consideration, including the presence of potentially harmful compounds, adhesive durability, and ability to reapply in the field.…”

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Evaluation of Costs Associated with Externally Affixing Pit Tags to Freshwater Mussels Using Three Commonly Employed Adhesives

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Tiemann

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2017

Freshwater Mollusk Biology and Conservation

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Assessment of a Short-Distance Freshwater Mussel Relocation as Viable Tool During Bridge Construction Projects

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Survival of Translocated Clubshell and Northern Riffleshell in Illinois

Survival of Translocated Clubshell and Northern Riffleshell in Illinois

Dispersal and mortality of translocated thick‐shelled river mussel Unio crassus Philipsson, 1788 adults revealed by radio tracking

Evaluation of Costs Associated with Externally Affixing Pit Tags to Freshwater Mussels Using Three Commonly Employed Adhesives

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