Implement an integrated disease management system to increase survivorship of tri-colored bat populations affected by white-nose syndrome (WNS) at Black Diamond Tunnel in Georgia. Project will fumigate Black Diamond Tunnel with volatile organic compounds to reduce the amount of the fungus that causes WNS and compare fungal loads and bat mortality with four other significant sites that are not receiving treatment, with the goal of reducing the fungal load to zero and reducing the mortality rate by 50%.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Bats for the Future Fund
Project Title: Testing Volatile Organic Compounds to Combat White-nose Syndrome at Black Diamond Tunnel in Georgia
Organization:
Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation
Project ID:
0406.19.066731
Description:
Award Amount:
$117421.98
Location:
Black Diamond Tunnel, Rabun County, Georgia, Sitton’s Cave, Dade County, Georgia, Osbourne Cave, Floyd County, Georgia, White River Cave, Polk County, Georgia and Ellison’s Cave, Walker County, Georgia