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Restoration biologist Jess Jones receives Rachel Carson Award

Restoration biologist Jess Jones receives Rachel Carson Award

Jess Jones, a restoration biologist in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, co-director of Virginia Tech’s Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Center, and an integral part of the Appalachian LCC, received the Rachel Carson Award for Scientific Excellence from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Service Provides More Than $47 Million in Grants to States, Territories for Sensitive, Imperiled Species

Sensitive and imperiled species across the nation will benefit from $47,877,598 in grants through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s State Wildlife Grants (SWG) program. The funds are apportioned annually to all states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa. Apportionments are determined by a formula based on land area and population. States and their partners provide a non-federal funds match for projects that help species of greatest conservation need and their habitats.

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Progress toward reducing oil and gas air emissions in Ohio

New rules will help reduce air pollution that harms public health and contributes to climate change.

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IPCC Working Group II Report Released

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a report today that says the effects of climate change are already occurring on all continents and across the oceans. The world, in many cases, is ill-prepared for risks from a changing climate. The report also concludes that there are opportunities to respond to such risks, though the risks will be difficult to manage with high levels of warming.

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Mapping Climate Change in the Oceans

Mapping Climate Change in the Oceans

NOAA Research and NOAA Fisheries collaborate on new method to assess fish vulnerability to climate change

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Webinar Series on State Wildlife Action Plan Revision

A webinar series to help states as they revise their SWAPs. Webinars will take place monthly on Thursdays from 1:00-2:30pm eastern.

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Interior Releases First National Interactive Map of Onshore Wind Turbines

USGS Scientific Tool to Aid Landscape-Level Planning, Responsible Renewable Energy Development, Support Climate Action Plan

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Wood Thrush Meeting

Two day meeting coordinated by the Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture, Smithsonian, USFWS, Audubon and other partners to provide researchers the opportunity to share information, identify knowledge gaps, and discover ways to utilize Wood Thrush as a focal species in full-life-cycle conservation.

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Fish and Wildlife Service conducts five-year status reviews of 33 southeastern species

Fish and Wildlife Service conducts five-year status reviews of 33 southeastern species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct five-year status reviews of 25 endangered and eight threatened species occurring in one or more of the 10 states in the Southeast and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The public is invited to provide written information and comments concerning these species on or before May 27, 2014.

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AAAS Kicks Off Initiative to Recognize Climate Change Risks

AAAS is announcing the launch of a new initiative to expand the dialogue on the risks of climate change.

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2014 ARRI Reforestation Conference

This year conference is focusing on mine land reforestation for water quality enhancement

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Maryland Land Conservation Conference

The 14th annual Maryland Land Conservation Conference will take place on April 3-4, 2014. The annual conference is the only state-wide land conservation conference and training workshop of its kind in Maryland, attracting board members, volunteers, and staff from Maryland’s many land trusts and conservation organizations, as well as environmental advocates, elected officials, and planners from federal, state, and local governments

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Bats and Wind Energy Workshop

Bat Conservation International (BCI), in partnership with the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), is proud to announce our upcoming Bats and Wind Energy Workshop in Portland, Maine. This event will combine science, conservation and education to provide participants with the latest research and monitoring techniques.

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Urban Wildlife Initiative Engages Communities

Urban Wildlife Initiative Engages Communities

American society is more ethnically and socially diverse than any other time in history, and this diversity will only increase into the future. However, visitors to the National Wildlife Refuge System, in general, have not been representative of this change. In order to build a connected conservation community that recognizes values for people and wildlife, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has embarked on a multi-faceted Urban Wildlife Refuge Initiative to reflect the diverse perspectives, values and cultures of America.

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Jess W. Jones Wins U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Science Excellence Award

Dr. Jess W. Jones, a national leader in freshwater mussel conservation and restoration and an integral part of the Appalachian LCC, has received one of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s top awards for scientific excellence.

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North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference

Join other industry leaders dedicated to the conservation, enhancement and management of North America's wildlife and other natural resources.

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'Climate Hubs' Will Provide Regional Networks on Climate Science, Forecasting Impacts as Part of President's Climate Action Plan

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the creation of the first ever Regional Hubs for Risk Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change at seven locations around the country. "Climate Hubs" will address increasing risks such as fires, invasive pests, devastating floods, and crippling droughts on a regional basis, aiming to translate science and research into information to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners on ways to adapt and adjust their resource management.

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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.

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NRCS and Forest Service Partner to Improve Forest Health

Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie announced today a multi-year partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public and private lands meet across the nation.

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Appalachian LCC Winter Newsletter

Appalachian LCC Winter Newsletter

The 2014 Winter Newsletter highlights how the Appalachian LCC and its partners are addressing landscape issues and bringing together a community to find sustainable solutions.

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