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RFA Conference Call Q & A - March 9, 2011: Approximately 25 individuals participated on the first informational call for the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC), held at 10AM on March 9, 2012. The following agencies/organizations were represented (this may not be a complete list): NatureServe, University of Georgia, Ohio State, West Virginia University, USGS (multiple locations), National Wildlife Foundation, University of Connecticut, University of Missouri, University of Kentucky, Equinox Environmental, NC State, Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry.

Mussels: Due to their long lifespan and sensitivity to degradation, freshwater mussels are increasingly valued for tracking status and trends of the health of inland waters.

Little Tennessee River: A tributary of the Tennessee River located in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Salamander: There are more species of Salamanders in the Appalachians, include endemics, than anywhere else on the planet.

Eastern_Brook_Trout: The Eastern Brook Trout is the only native trout that inhabits the cold, clear streams of the eastern United States. It is the state fish in many eastern states and is a prized sport fish by anglers.

Grey Bat: The grey bat is an endangered species that lives in caves year-round.

Golden-winged Warbler: These birds spend much of their time in young forests and old field succession environments.

Wood Thrush_02: Wood Thrush breeds in the deciduous forests of eastern North America. They are experiencing population declines due to degradation of habitat.

Wood Thrush: Wood Thrush breeds in the deciduous forests of eastern North America. They are experiencing population declines due to degradation of habitat.

Cerulean Warbler: This sky blue Warbler inhabits large blocks of mature deciduous forest in the Appalachians. They prefer environments with more open canopies and gaps that allow sunlight to reach the forest floor.

On the Appalachian Trail, Georgia: A shot of some good light during a hike of the AT in Georgia.

Amicalola Falls State Park_01: View from the top of Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia.

AppalachianFalls_03: Waterfall just off the Appalachian Trail near Springer Mountain in Georgia.

AppalachianFalls_02: Waterfall just off the Appalachian Trail near Springer Mountain in Georgia.

AppalachianFalls_01: Waterfall just off the Appalachian Trail near Springer Mountain in Georgia.