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Looking to increase waterfowl, wildlife habitat? (Keeping the Farm) by admin, last updated: Jul 26, 2023 11:22 AM: Short article in The Delmarva Farmer about the Working Lands for Wildlife Program's work on American Black Duck in Delaware

Maryland Shallow Water Area Fact Sheet by Chase Colmorgen, last updated: Jul 26, 2023 11:21 AM: The state of Maryland NRCS fact sheet for shallow water areas, a common practice used in creating or restoring habitat for waterfowl use.

American Black Duck Fact Sheet for Eastern Shore Virginia Residents by Chase Colmorgen, last updated: Jul 26, 2023 11:21 AM: The current fact sheet and applicable practices for the Working Lands for Wildlife Black Duck Program in Virginia.

American Black Duck Fact Sheet for Delaware Residents by Chase Colmorgen, last updated: Jul 26, 2023 11:20 AM: The current fact sheet and applicable practices for the American Black Duck NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife Program in Delaware.

Fearer, Todd by Web Editor, last updated: Jul 25, 2023 11:48 AM: Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture Coordinator

Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Jul 25, 2023 11:25 AM: The Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture (AMJV) is one of 18 habitat Joint Venture partnerships in the United States. It is comprised of state and federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, universities, and industries that work together to prioritize and coordinate conservation activities while building upon scientific knowledge.

Partners by Web Editor, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:48 AM: (public) (Jess – can you contact each and ask what they want us to post here – or we can just link to their websites if that’s better? Might be nice to explain the role of each here though) Quail Forever NBCI The Center for Native Grassland Management, UT Tall Timbers Jones Center at Ichauway

Livestock as a Potential Biological Control Agent for an Invasive Wetland Plant by Jason Tesauro, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:30 AM

Effects of Habitat Alterations on Bog Turtles (Glyptemys muhlenbergii): A Comparison of Two Populations by Rhishja Cota, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:29 AM: This study compared Bog Turtle population demography and habitat use from 1994 to 2009 at two sites in Massachusetts, USA: one site was managed for nonnative invasive species and natural succession (Site 1), and the other site was flooded from American Beaver (Castor canadensis) activity resulting in an expansion of nonnative invasive plants (Site 2).

Grazing for Bog Turtle Habitat Management: Case Study of a New York Fen by Rhishja Cota, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:28 AM: This study presents results from a single wetland complex in New York, USA, which we managed primarily with cattle grazing over four and a half growing seasons. Management effectiveness was assessed by monitoring Bog Turtle nest placement, habitat use via radio tracking, and vegetation structure and composition change in permanent plots.

The Effects of Livestock Grazing on the Bog Turtle by Rhishja Cota, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:27 AM: The demise of small-scale dairy farming over the past three decades has led to the pastoral abandonment of the majority of bog turtle habitats in the Northeast. As a consequence, habitats are being degraded by the growth of invasive flora, changes in hydrology, and the loss of turtle microhabitats created by livestock.

NRCS WLFW Outcomes Assessment 2012-2018 (released 2021) by Bridgett Costanzo, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:26 AM: An outcomes assessment report completed under a contract to Dr. JJ Apodaca from NRCS-WLFW. This document is being shared with conservation partners but broad or public sharing is not approved.

Range-wide assessment of grazing and hydrology in bog turtle wetlands by Bridgett Costanzo, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:25 AM: In December 2018, a meeting of bog turtle experts was hosted in Richmond, VA and experts across the Eastern range of the species identified as a high priority the need to better understand the benefits and potential negative impacts of livestock grazing in bog turtle inhabited wetlands. Hydrologic conditions in bog turtle wetlands emerged as a secondary concern needing more research. Recently, NRCS’ Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) awarded funds to Dr. Carola Haas leading a team of researchers at Virginia Tech University to conduct an assessment on these two topics (grazing and hydrology).

Habitat Selection, Movements, and Home Range of Bog Turtles in SE PA and Investigation of Grazing as a Management Tool by Jason Tesauro, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:24 AM

Working With Farmers and Landowners in NY to Restore Bog Turtle Habitat Powerpoint Presentation by Web Editor, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:18 AM: Approximately 15 minute presentation on conducting bog turtle habitat conservation through Farm Bill programs on private lands, and how to work with private landowners. Presented by Elizabeth Marks of NRCS, an Area Biologist in upstate NY who has extensive experience with this topic.

Species Recovery by Rhishja Cota, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 10:44 AM: Comprehensive plans for recovering the bog turtle in the Northeast.

Threats by Jason Tesauro, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 10:43 AM: Information on landscape and habitat-level impacts that adversely affect bog turtles

Natural History by Jason Tesauro, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 10:42 AM: Natural history accounts of the bog turtle including information on biology, habitat ecology, range, and status.