| The Corps of Engineers and Prairie Restoration: Synopsis of the First Corps Prairie Workshop, Follow-up Actions, and Thoughts on the Future of Prairie Restoration and Management on Operational Projects |
Jun-2009 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
Pamela Bailey; Chester O Martin; E P Peloquin; Michael A Watkins; Mandy E Like; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
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 | The restoration of native prairie ecosystems has emerged as an important natural resources land management issue on many Corps of Engineers operational projects. A Corps-wide data call in 2004-2005 re- vealed that at least 21 Districts and 172 projects were involved to some extent in prairie/grassland restoration and management efforts. A need was recognized for greater attention to managing grassland ecosystems on Corp projects, and the first Corps of Engineers ... |
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| Prairies Water Management on Corps Lands |
Feb-2009 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Pamela Bailey; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
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| The purpose of this technical note is to identify and describe how prairie lands affect water quality, quantity, and yield into the receiving bodies of streams, rivers, and lakes. The physical and biological processes are described in the context of the functions prairies provide in maintaining water quality and quantity: 1) filtration, 2) soil formation, 3) nutrient cycling, and 4) controlling water runoff. This note also recommends best management practices ... |
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| Regional Availability of Plants for Prairie Restoration |
APR 2007 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Pamela Bailey; Chester O. Martin; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
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| This technical note identifies and describes sources for seeds and plant materials that can be used for prairie restoration and management efforts on Corps of Engineers project lands. This document is a product of the Ecosystem Management and Restoration Research Program (EMRRP) work unit titled Prairie/Grassland Ecosystems on Corps Projects. Many Corps of Engineers projects contain substantial grassland acreage (Figure 1), and there is considerable potential for Corps districts to ... |
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| Overview of Prairie Planting Techniques and Maintenance Requirements |
FEB 2007 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Pamela Bailey; Chester O. Martin; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS
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| This technical note provides an overview of techniques and maintenance requirements recommended for establishing and maintaining prairie lands. It serves as a product for the Ecosystem Management and Restoration Research Program (EMRRP) work unit titled Prairie/ Grassland Ecosystem on Corps Projects and is meant as a general guideline. In most cases, a prairie site takes at least five years to develop to maturity, which is an important point to understand ... |
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