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Stream Classification Research Update: This 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.

Hot Topics Summer 2014: A quarterly newsletter developed by Southeast Regional Climate Change program.

All the Salamanders #SmokiesCool: Middle school children created three cool songs about salamanders in the Smokies and the threats to them - including pollution!

Climate Simulations for Southeast and Appalachians: A DOI Southeast Climate Science Center funded research project will be evaluating the latest generation of global climate models to generate scenarios of future change to climate, hydrology, and vegetation for the Southeastern U.S. as well as the entire range of the Appalachian LCC.

President Recognizes Role of Private Forests in Climate Action Plan: We are writing to you, as members of the Forest‐Climate Working Group, to thank you for the central role that you have created for U.S. forests and forest products in your Climate Action Plan and the new natural resources policy proposals that you have announced this week.

Virginia Field Office Student Trainee (Biological Science) Position: This is an Indefinite Pathways Student Intern position in the Division of Ecological Services (ES), Virginia Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, located in Gloucester, Virginia.

About the Pilot: Information and media about the Connecticut River Watershed Pilot Program

Major Highlights and Action Items from Appalachian LCC Steering Committee Meeting & Workshop Sept 3-5, 2014: The focus of the Steering Committee Meeting & Workshop was to advance the work of the conservation planning process. During the Workshop, Steering Committee members and invited experts began developing a process for articulating Appalachian LCC priority resources – considering both natural and cultural resources.