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Are Hellbenders Found Downstream of the Ohio Train Derailment Really a Sign That the Water is Safe?: Ohio authorities have called the recent capture and release of two hellbenders downstream from the site of a train derailment and toxic chemical spill a 'positive discovery,' because hellbenders are an indicator of a healthy aquatic ecosystem, but the reality is more complicated.

Gopher tortoises in Southern states deserve federal protections, groups say: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Gopher tortoises imperiled by loss of habitat largely caused by human development should be placed on the endangered species list in four southern states, environmental groups said Wednesday as they prepared to sue the federal government over the issue.

NRCS Staff Support the Hellbender WLFW Program by Learning About Natural Design Principles: NRCS staff from four states met in Western NC to tour stream restoration projects for hellbenders and get a close up look at best practices.

To Restore Hellbender Habitat, a Biologist Visits the Farmers' Market: When working to restore wildlife habitat on agricultural lands, outreach to producers can be challenging. Private Lands Biologist Mike Knoerr figured out a way to make it much more efficient.

Celebrating Bog Turtles During Wild Turtle Week: Wild Turtle Week gives us an opportunity to bring extra attention to turtles and our conservation efforts on their behalf.

Historic USDA Investment in Working Lands for Wildlife is Great News for Hellbenders: Working Lands for Wildlife will dedicate $500 million over the next five years to strengthen and expand efforts to protect wildlife and restore habitat on private agricultural and forest lands.

USDA Doubling Down on Growth of NRCS Working Lands For Wildlife!: Most of America’s biodiversity, sensitive species, landscape connectivity, and natural carbon storage opportunity depend heavily on private working lands, where we can partner with great land stewards to achieve shared conservation goals - while helping avoid regulatory outcomes.

SECAS Newsletter October 2023: SECAS October newsletter: 2023 Southeast Blueprint and SECAS goal report released, introducing the Midwest Blueprint

SE FireMap Phase II: Developing the Decision Support System Webinar: A free and open webinar for practitioners and the public to learn about the Southeast (SE) FireMap and next steps in its development as an operational decision-support tool for resource managers. In this next phase, the SE FireMap aims to provide up-to-date information to support fire management and conservation efforts. Representatives from USDA-NRCS, Tall Timbers Research, and USGS lead the webinar.

Opportunities for Research on Carbon Sequestration in Longleaf Pine Ecosystems: As a result of the Fact Sheet on Opportunities for Research on Carbon Sequestration in Longleaf Pine Ecosystems by Kevin Robertson, Ph.D., Fire Ecology Research Scientist, Prescribed Burning has been added to the USDA Climate Smart Priorities List for FY24.