-
Endangered Species Act Protections Proposed for Two Appalachian Crayfishes in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia
-
Just as the central Appalachian landscape was beginning to undergo changes related to early 20th century mining, logging and population growth, researchers documented a number of crayfish species in the streams of this area known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Two of these crayfishes, the Big Sandy crayfish and the Guyandotte River crayfish, are now in danger of extinction.
Located in
News & Events
-
Engaging Conservation Partnerships in the Vital Chesapeake Bay Watershed
-
Over the last two months, Coordinator Jean Brennan has worked with partners in the Chesapeake Conservation Partnership and Chesapeake Watershed Forum to introduce many to the diversity of LCC science products and tools that can benefit their important conservation work in this vital watershed.
Located in
News & Events
-
Engaging private landowners at the National Association of Conservation Districts annual meeting
-
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) held their 77th annual meeting last month in New Orleans.
Located in
News & Events
-
Engaging State and Federal Agencies on Regional Science Information and Resources
-
In partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Appalachian LCC staff recently conducted workshops in Crossville, Tennessee and Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur, Alabama to introduce LCC-funded research products to resource managers and scientists.
Located in
News & Events
-
Enhancing Our Reach: Assistant Coordinators to Develop Focal-landscape Communities
-
Building on identified focal landscape cores from the Clemson team’s landscape conservation design research, the Cooperative is focusing initial implementation efforts by targeting two core areas for engagement and collaboration.
Located in
News & Events
-
Ensuring Climate Resilient Aquatic Communities
-
Partners of the Appalachian LCC presented the “Riparian Restoration Climate Change Resilience Tool” to the aquatic management and research community at the Annual Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture (EBTJV) meeting in early September.
Located in
News & Events
-
EPA Releases Agency Plans for Adapting to a Changing Climate
-
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released its draft Climate Change Adaptation Implementation Plans for public review and comment. In support of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan and Executive Order on Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change announced today, the Implementation Plans provide detailed information about the actions EPA plans to take across the country to help communities adapt to a changing climate.
Located in
News & Events
-
Executive Committee Meets to Thank Outgoing Chair and Vice Chair for Tremendous Leadership
-
For seven years, David Whitehurst and Paul Johansen valiantly steered the Appalachian LCC Steering Committee ship through its initial creation and tremendous growth as a regional partnership for landscape conservation.
Located in
News & Events
-
Executive Order -- Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change
-
President Obama signed an executive order that will begin to prepare the Nation for the impacts of climate change by undertaking actions to enhance climate preparedness and resilience.
Located in
News & Events
-
Federal Programs Offer Opportunities for Wildlife, Forestry Improvements
-
For persons interested in performing active management on their property to establish or improve wetlands, riparian (streamside) areas, forest lands, or other upland habitats for wildlife and pollinators, now is the time to request a plan and apply for financial assistance if desired.
Located in
News & Events
