2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH
5/21/2019 | 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | USING BAYESIAN DECISION NETWORKS TO GUIDE RESTORATION OF FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN ILLINOIS | 253 AB
USING BAYESIAN DECISION NETWORKS TO GUIDE RESTORATION OF FRESHWATER MUSSELS IN ILLINOIS
Tools aiding in decision-making regarding restoration of freshwater mussels are needed. Bayesian approaches use both empirical data and prior knowledge to estimate likelihood of management outcomes when structural uncertainty is high. We used Bayesian decision networks to determine optimal management for two Rivers in Illinois. Management options were no action, propagation of juveniles, relocation of adults, release of inoculated host fish, or dam removal. We considered target species Ellipse (Venustaconcha ellipsiformis) and Spike (Eurynia dilatata), and tested for sensitivity to 1) dataset (long term presence, current presence, and current abundance), 2) streams (two target streams, six non-target streams, or both), and 3) expert opinion (median, minimum, or maximum). Maximum models tended to choose No Action less often, and predicted higher likelihood of mussel establishment after restoration. Models were more sensitive when using only target streams. Propagation of juveniles was most often recommended for Ellipse. For Spike, propagation of juveniles or no action were chosen. Use of all stream data and median expert opinion values is recommended. Bayesian decision networks offer a useful tool for restoration of freshwater mussel species, but care should be taken when choosing data sources.
- Mussel
- Disturbance
- Management
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Sara Andree
(), Illinois Natural History Survey, andree2@illinois.edu;
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Alison Stodola
(), Illinois Natural History Survey, alprice@illinois.edu;
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Sarah Douglass
(), Illinois Natural History Survey, sabales@illinois.edu;
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