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Research Projects - Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Research of Hydrologic and Water Quality Performance of Four Linear Wetlands in Eastern North Carolina and House Creek Watershed Interchange Retrofits (2007-21)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. William Hunt, North Carolina State University
Project Period & Status:	March, 2007 to June, 2010 In Progress
Topic(s):	Water Quality Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Methodology to Assess Vegetation, Hydrologic & Soil Parameters that Affect Wetland Restoration Success (2008-16)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Michael J. Vepraskas , NCSU
Project Period & Status:	August, 2007 to June, 2008 In Progress
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems Water Quality Vegetation Management

NCHRP 25-30: Temporary Bridging to Avoid or Minimize Impacts to Waters and Wetlands During Highway Construction
Principal Investigator(s):	Mr. James Martin, P.E., NCSU Kathryn McDermott, NCSU
Project Period & Status:	June, 2006 to May, 2008 Complete
Topic(s):	Highway Construction Materials Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Determination of Lateral Effects of Borrow Pits on Hydrology of Adjacent Wetlands (2005-24)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. R. Wayne Skaggs, North Carolina State University
Project Period & Status:	September, 2004 to August, 2007 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Methodology to Assess Soil, Hydrologic, and Site Parameters that Affect Wetland Restoration – Phase II (2004-19)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Michael J. Vepraskas , NCSU
Project Period & Status:	July, 2003 to June, 2007 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Assessment of Groundwater Flows at Juniper Bay and their Impacts on the Surrounding Area (2002-19)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Rodney L. Huffman , NCSU Dr. Michael J. Vepraskas , NCSU
Project Period & Status:	May, 2002 to December, 2006 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Support to the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program
Principal Investigator(s):	Mr. James Martin, P.E., NCSU
Project Period & Status:	January, 2004 to December, 2006 In Progress
Topic(s):	Project Delivery/Streamlining Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems Wildlife/Terrestrial Ecosystems

Development of Methods to Determine Lateral Effect of Highway Drainage Systems on Wetland Hydrology – Phase 2 (2005-21)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. R. Wayne Skaggs, North Carolina State University
Project Period & Status:	July, 2004 to June, 2006 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Ecological Assessment of a Wetlands Mitigation Bank – Phase IV: Post-Restoration (2005-06)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Kevin K. Moorhead , UNC-Asheville Dr. James Petranka, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville Dr. Irene Rossell, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville
Project Period & Status:	July, 2004 to June, 2006 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Impacts of Climate Change on Transportation Infrastructure Design
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. John S. Fisher , NCSU
Project Period & Status:	October, 2004 to September, 2005 In Progress
Topic(s):	Climate Change Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Ecological Assessment of a Wetlands Mitigation Bank – Phase III: Restoration Efforts (2003-18)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Kevin K. Moorhead , UNC-Asheville Dr. Irene Rossell, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville Barbara Reynolds, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville C. Reed Rossell, Jr., Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville Dr. James Petranka, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville
Project Period & Status:	July, 2002 to June, 2004 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Development of Methods to Determine Lateral Effect of Highway Drainage Systems on Wetland Hydrology (HWY-0871)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. R. Wayne Skaggs, North Carolina State University
Project Period & Status:	October, 2000 to June, 2004 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

NC Coastal Highway Vulnerability (2002-05)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Margery F. Overton, North Carolina State University Dr. John S. Fisher , NCSU
Project Period & Status:	July, 2001 to June, 2003 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Methodology to Assess Soil, Hydrologic, and Site Parameters that Affect Wetland Restoration (2001-09)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Michael J. Vepraskas , NCSU
Project Period & Status:	July, 2000 to June, 2003 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Effects of Shading from Bridges on Estuarine Wetlands (2001-12)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Stephen W. Broome , NCSU C.B. Craft, Indiana University
Project Period & Status:	July, 2000 to June, 2003 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Ecological Assessment of a Wetlands Mitigation Bank – Phase II: Continued Restoration Efforts (2001-11)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Kevin K. Moorhead , UNC-Asheville Dr. Irene Rossell, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville Dr. James Petranka, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville
Project Period & Status:	July, 2000 to June, 2002 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Functional Assessment of the Effects of Highway Construction on Coastal North Carolina Wetlands: Comparison of Effects Before and After Construction – Phase II (Construction) (1999-07)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Curtis J. Richardson , Duke University Neal Flanagan, Duke University Wetlands Center
Project Period & Status:	April, 1999 to December, 2001 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Ecological Assessment of the Restored Wetlands of the Tulula Mitigation Bank – Phase I, Part 3
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Kevin K. Moorhead , UNC-Asheville Dr. Irene Rossell, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville C. Reed Rossell, Jr., Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville Dr. James Petranka, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville
Project Period & Status:	May, 1999 to September, 2001 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

A Two Stage Evaluation of NCDOT Stream Mitigation Practices (1999-09)
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Gregory D. Jennings, North Carolina State University
Project Period & Status:	April, 1999 to June, 2000 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Erosional Scour and Geologic Evolution of Croatan Sound, Northeastern North Carolina
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Stanley R. Riggs , ECU
Project Period & Status:	July, 1997 to June, 1999 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Ecological Assessment of a Wetlands Mitigation Bank in Western North Carolina – Phase I, Part 2
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Kevin K. Moorhead , UNC-Asheville Dr. Irene Rossell, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville C. Reed Rossell, Jr., Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville Dr. James Petranka, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville
Project Period & Status:	August, 1996 to July, 1998 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Functional Assessment of the Effects of Highway Causeway Construction on Wetlands: Comparison of Effects Before, During, and After Construction – Phase II
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Curtis J. Richardson , Duke University Neal Flanagan, Duke University Wetlands Center
Project Period & Status:	April, 1996 to March, 1998 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Optimal Road Location with Wetland Impacts
Principal Investigator(s):	Joseph Roise, North Carolina State University Ted Shear, North Carolina State University
Project Period & Status:	April, 1996 to March, 1998 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Plant Community Distribution Across Soil, Water, and Nutrient Gradients in a Southern Appalachian Bog: A Pre-Restoration Study for Development of a Mitigation Bank for Transportation Projects
Principal Investigator(s):	Ted Shear, North Carolina State University
Project Period & Status:	April, 1996 to March, 1998 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Economic Analysis of and Institutional Mechanisms for Wetlands Mitigation and Banking in North Carolina
Principal Investigator(s):	Frederick Cubbage, North Carolina State University Robert Abt, North Carolina State University
Project Period & Status:	April, 1996 to March, 1998 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Restoration Potential for Small Streams of the Inner Coastal Plain of North Carolina
Principal Investigator(s):	Richard Rheinhardt, East Carolina University Dr. Mark M. Brinson , ECU
Project Period & Status:	February, 1996 to December, 1997 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Development of Guidelines for the Restoration of Forested Wetlands in North Carolina
Principal Investigator(s):	Ted Shear, North Carolina State University H. Rooney Malcom, North Carolina State University
Project Period & Status:	June, 1994 to September, 1997 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

An Assessment of Highway Impacts on Ecological Function in Palustrine Forested Wetlands in the Upper Coastal Plain of North Carolina
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Curtis J. Richardson , Duke University Jerry Qualls, Duke University Wetlands Center C.B. Craft, Indiana University Kevin Nunnery, Duke University Wetlands Center
Project Period & Status:	May, 1994 to December, 1996 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems

Ecological Assessment of a Wetlands Mitigation Bank for Surface Transportation Projects in Western North Carolina – Phase I, Part 1
Principal Investigator(s):	Dr. Kevin K. Moorhead , UNC-Asheville Dr. Irene Rossell, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville C. Reed Rossell, Jr., Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville Dr. James Petranka, Univ. of North Carolina at Asheville
Project Period & Status:	May, 1994 to April, 1996 Complete
Topic(s):	Wetlands/Aquatic Ecosystems


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