Wildlife Resources of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Adams County, Colorado

Abstract

This report presents the results of wildlife investigations conducted at RMA during 1986 and 1987 on behalf on shell oil company. The major objectives of the study were to: (1) document the distribution and abundance of terrestrial vertebrates across RMA; (2) evaluate wildlife use in relation to habitat types and contamination sources; and (3) compare wildlife use at RMA with selected offsite areas, including Buckley Air Field and Plains Conservation Center. Sections of the report include information on: (1) Ecological setting at RMA and the surrounding area; (2) field methods employed; and (3) results and onsite- offsite comparisons. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA271155

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Habitats
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.