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Appalachian LCC Subregions: Division of the Appalachian LCC into ecologically consistent subregions used for climate change vulnerability assessments

Background Materials: Classification and Mapping of Cave and Karst Resources Project

Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge: Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge in Alabama.

Video Update: Mapping and Classification of Cave and Karst Resources: This presentation from Professor David Culver of American University provides an update to the Steering Committee on the Appalachian LCC funded research project that is assembling and identifying key location and classification data while developing products that depict and map cave and karst habitats and biological resources across the Appalachian LCC. Developing a consistent classification system and mapping for cave and karst habitats is a foundational need for these highly unique habitats.This project will develop cave and karst data and a georeferenced suite of products that are consistent in methodology to support larger-scale planning efforts, yet usable at scales that will support local resource decision-makers.

Video Update: Stream Classification Research: This video presentation from Mark Anderson and Arlene Olivero Sheldon of The Nature Conservancy provides an update to the Steering Committee on this Appalachian LCC funded research project. A Stream Classification System for the Appalachian LCC is developing a hierarchical classification for stream and river systems and a GIS map for aquatic ecosystems. The study will include a report describing the methods used to evaluate and develop the classification system, a literature review of existing stream classifications, and a GIS stream data set.

Background Materials: A Stream Classification System for the Appalachian LCC

Appalachian LCC Primary Investigators Study Conservation Easements in the Appalachians: Clemson scientists Rob Baldwin and Paul Leonard recently published a research article that examines the existing distribution of conservation easements in the Appalachian Mountains.

Stream Classification Story Map Image: Image for the Stream Classification Story Map

TWRA Announces Availability of Riparian Tree Planting Grants: The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, and conservation groups, etc., with riparian tree planting projects.

BIG DATA as an engine for aquatic information creation: The smartest thing, the only thing really, we can do to conserve & preserve fisheries and aquatic biodiversity as the climate warms this century is to invest our limited resources wisely.

The eDNA revolution & developing comprehensive aquatic biodiversity archives: Measuring & understanding the effects of climate change on aquatic life requires an accurate baseline status assessment that can serve as a benchmark for comparisons through time.