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Undercover Wildlife Operation Cracks Down on Poaching in North Carolina, Georgia: State and federal wildlife officials announced today an undercover operation involving more than 80 wildlife violators and as many as 900 wildlife violations detected.

Eagle Release Draws Attention to State’s Endangered Species Protection Law: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife today released a rehabilitated bald eagle at a Morris County golf course to draw attention to the 40th anniversary of the state’s endangered species protection law. The annual state income tax check-off provides critical support to efforts such as this.

AMJV Partners Release Cerulean Warbler Best Management Practice Guide: Cerulean Warbler management guidelines for enhancing breeding habitat in Appalachian forests have been released.

OSM Announces More Than $300 Million Available to Clean Up Abandoned Coal Mines: The U. S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) today announced the availability of more than $305 million in Abandoned Mine Land (AML) grants to states and tribes—90 percent of the more than $339.4 million available for distribution—to eliminate environmental hazards caused by past coal mining. OSM administers the grants in accordance with the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), which requires OSM to make AML funding available to eligible states and tribes.

Steering Committee Call for 2-11-13: The Appalachian LCC Steering Committee held a conference call on February 11, 2013 to decide on project descriptions, developed through the review and revision of the Science Needs Portfolio, for full solicitation as RFP grants for this year's projects to be funded. The Steering Committee discussed and voted on which project descriptions the Appalachian LCC will accept applications for and specified specific funding guidelines and requirements for those project applications. The call concluded with details on the next face-to-face meeting to take place on April 22-24 in Blacksburg, VA.

Work Plan Research-related Needs: Elements of the recently adopted 5-‐year Work Plan provide guidance on science needs and project activities that would support the AppLCC Steering Committee’s near-‐term objectives.

Discussion Summary of Top Ranked Science Needs: The Integrated Planning Team recommended 5 Top Ranked Science Needs to the Steering Committee. Each project for science needs is thought to be completed in 12-18 months.

Agenda for February 11th, 2013 ISC Call: Details meeting objectives, prioritization of the top ranked science needs, work plan research-related tasks, and close of meeting instructions.

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Conservation 2013 Broadcast Series: What does it Matter?Attitudes and Values Make a Difference for Conservation

Planning for Growth and Open Space Conservation Webinar Series: An All Lands Approach to Ecosystem Services: Water Focus

USDA Reports Synthesize Literature on Climate Change Effects and Adaptation Strategies for U.S. Agriculture and Forests: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released two comprehensive reports today that synthesize the scientific literature on climate change effects and adaptation strategies for U.S. agriculture and forests.

Ohio River Basin FHP Overview and Strategy: This presentation provides a general overview of the ORBFHP. It includes information on the regional partnership's mission, the region in which they are targeting their conservation work, the types of rivers and streams they are focusing on, and the strategies they are using to combat threats to the Basin.