[Dtwg] protection measures for diamondback terrapins during construction

[Cullman, Georgina (Parks)]

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Hi all,

I'm trying to draft a protocol to protect terrapins during a saltmarsh restoration with US Army Corps of Engineers in NYC. One question that came up was about construction in creek beds during the winter when terrapins are in torpor.

One measure we are drafting relates to dredging work in creek beds. If this must happen in the winter (between Nov and April), we are directing that the area be surveyed prior to commencement of work with heavy equipment in order to make sure that there are no terrapins buried under the mud of a creek bed (we would poke under the surface to find individuals, as described in Brennessel).

If terrapins are found, would it be ok to rebury them nearby in a similar environment to where they were found, or would it be better to take them to a wildlife rehab place until it is warmer and they can be rereleased to the same site?

I would also welcome seeing any similar protocols that any of you may have drafted in the past.

Thanks in advance for your guidance! Once I'm finished drafting the protocol, I would be happy to share it with you all.

Best,
-Georgina

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