Report 27-R01: Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects [Research Project Brief]

Donaldson, Bridget M.; Luu, Jonathan C.

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Report 27-R01: Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects [Research Project Brief]

2026-07-01
By Donaldson, Bridget M. ; Luu, Jonathan C.

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English

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Creators:

Donaldson, Bridget M. ; Luu, Jonathan C.
Corporate Creators:

Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC)
Corporate Contributors:

Virginia. Department of Transportation
Subject/TRT Terms:

Bat Consultation Bat Surveys Bridges And Culverts Consultants Culverts Decision Making Ecosystems Evaluation And Assessment Literature Reviews Structure Assessments Structures Surveys Wildlife
Publication/ Report Number:

27-R01
Resource Type:

Brief
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; Virginia
Edition:

Research Brief
Corporate Publisher:

Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC)
Abstract:

This study evaluated opportunities to improve the efficiency and consistency of bat-related coordination through two complementary components: (1) development of a structured framework to guide a follow-up culvert field study intended to better inform culvert survey requirements and decision-making; and (2) evaluation of broader streamlining opportunities through interviews with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) staff, Virginia-based USFWS staff, and state DOT and USFWS field office representatives from six other states.
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PDF
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