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Restoration biologist Jess Jones receives Rachel Carson Award
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Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment
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published
Apr 09, 2014
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last modified
Jun 02, 2025 01:11 PM
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filed under:
News,
Aquatic,
Endangered Species,
Rivers
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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Richter, Stephen
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admin
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published
Oct 02, 2012
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last modified
Jul 17, 2014 08:59 PM
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filed under:
Wetlands,
Funding,
Land Use,
Forests,
Conservation,
Endangered Species
Population genetics; land-use; amphibian evolutionary ecology; conservation; wetland ecology; management
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Salamanders - The Hidden Jewels of Appalachia
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by
Joe Milmoe
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published
Oct 01, 2012
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last modified
Mar 04, 2022 03:41 PM
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filed under:
Climate Impacts,
Climate Change,
Energy,
Education and Outreach,
Video,
Endangered Species
If you want to hit paydirt the Appalachian region is the world’s salamander El Dorado—home to over 70 salamander species. The Appalachian region of the eastern United States is the world's epicenter for salamander biodiversity.
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Training
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Videos and Webinars
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Saving the South’s Tiniest and Rarest Turtles
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Rhishja Cota
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published
Oct 25, 2022
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last modified
Oct 25, 2022 04:43 PM
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Turtle,
Reptile,
Bogs,
Farmers,
Bog Turtle,
Habitat Management,
Wildlife Conservation,
Endangered Species,
Freshwater Turtles,
Landowners,
Private Lands
In the North Carolina mountains, biologists work to give North America’s bog turtles a fighting chance.
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Schuette, Scott
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admin
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published
Oct 02, 2012
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last modified
Jan 22, 2016 02:27 PM
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filed under:
Environmental change,
Botany,
Bryology,
Climate Adaptation,
Biodiversity loss,
Habitat heterogeneity,
Endangered Species,
Appalachian mountains,
Conservation priority,
Biodiversity,
Conservation,
Conservation value,
Climate Change
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Scott Smith: Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
Oct 17, 2013
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last modified
Feb 15, 2021 04:44 PM
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filed under:
Our Work,
Endangered Species
Wildlife Ecologist Scott Smith talks about the vital importance of the Appalachians for the survival of salamanders, how the LCCs can facilitate issues between jurisdictions, and help different agencies prioritize conservation efforts.
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Voices from the Community
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Service Estimates Economic Impacts and Releases Draft Environmental Assessment of Critical Habitat Designation for Neosho Mucket and Rabbitsfoot
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Chris Davidson & Tom MacKenzie, USFWS
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published
May 09, 2013
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filed under:
News,
Endangered Species,
Economy
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is releasing the estimated cost and economic impacts and draft environmental assessment of the proposed critical habitat designation of two freshwater mussels, and is seeking public comment.
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Service Estimates Economic Impact of Critical Habitat Designation for Fluted Kidneyshell and Slabside Pearlymussel
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USFWS
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published
Apr 30, 2013
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last modified
May 01, 2013 11:01 AM
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filed under:
Habitat,
Federal,
Energy,
Rivers,
Streams,
Endangered Species,
News,
Economy
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces the availability of a draft economic analysis considering the impact of a proposal to designate critical habitat for two freshwater mussels proposed for listing as endangered.
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Service Provides More Than $47 Million in Grants to States, Territories for Sensitive, Imperiled Species
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USFWS
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published
Apr 09, 2014
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filed under:
News,
Funding,
Endangered 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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Service Releases Annual List of Candidates for Endangered Species Act
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USFWS
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published
Nov 28, 2012
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last modified
Jan 21, 2013 10:21 AM
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filed under:
News,
Conservation,
Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced its Candidate Notice of Review, a yearly appraisal of the current status of plants and animals considered candidates for protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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