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Appalchian Boundary and Resource Maps: Descriptive maps of resources or land-use within the Appalachian LCC area.

Conservation Action Map: The Tennessee River Basin Network is comprised of a vast cast of characters working to conserve natural resources through science, management action, communications and engagement. This map highlights specific conservation actions from members of the Network. It is a visual tool to identify who is doing what where, with the goal of helping to share resources and information and bolster collaborative action to make conservation more efficient and effective.

Projects: There are an amazing number of organizations and individuals working to protect, conserve and enhance our unique landscape within the TRB. The following Projects provide information to better identify the who, what, and where of conservation action. This information will help you to know who has expertise you may tap into, gain knowledge on lessons learned from the field, and in turn enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your actions.

Removal of Two Dams in the Wetmore Run Watershed, Potter County, PA: This project will remove the only two dams in the Wetmore Run Watershed in Potter County, Pennsylvania opening 8.5 miles of habitat for brook trout. Removal of the dams will also eliminate thermal pollution and restore lotic ecosystem function. (Photo: Looking upstream at the dam on Wetmore Run. No water is going over the spillway.)

Raccoon Creek Stream Restoration for Imperiled Aquatic Species in lower Etowah River Drainage: This project restored stream areas of Raccoon Creek for imperiled aquatic species in lower Etowah River drainage, Georgia. This project has resulted in several new partnerships, including a collaborative planning workshop for Paulding County held by SARP and the Southeast Watershed Forum. (Photo: Map of Raccoon Creek Watershed)

Integrating Cultural Resource Preservation at a Landscape Scale: A collaborative research project sponsored by the National Park Service and the Appalachian LCC seeks to integrate cultural resources, such as historic bridges and Civil War Battlefields, into landscape conservation planning and design to emphasize both natural and cultural resources in defining conservation priorities.

Forestlands Best Management Practices for Golden-winged Warblers: Combing through habitat literature and conducting two years of surveys for the presence of Golden-winged Warblers at forest stands, the AMJV and partners developed best management practices for providing breeding habitat for Golden-winged Warblers through timber harvesting.

Restoring Coal-Mined Lands to Create Habitat for Imperiled Birds: AMJV and the Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative are partnering up to re-establish habitat on previously mined land to create greater breeding grounds for declining bird species in the Appalachian Region. Using ARRI’s Forestry Reclamation Approach, this collaboration is replanting trees on disturbed sites in heavily populated bird areas to restore the function and form of habitats that existed prior to mining.

Cheoah River Restoration: In 2005, an improved flow regime was established in the Cheoah River and other habitat improvements are currently underway as part of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Relicense Agreement. Restoration of multiple species, including Appalachian elktoe, Alasmidonta raveneliana (Fed. & NC Endangered); Spotfin chub, Erimonax monachus (Fed. & NC Threatened); Wavy-rayed lampmussel, Lampsilis fasciola (NC Species of Concern); and Rainbow mussel, Villosa iris (NC Species of Concern), are part of the cooperative restoration plan for the Cheoah River.

Partner Projects: This section provides information on additional energy-related projects being conducted by partners in the region as well as key tools, data, and publications that are helping to minimize or offset impacts from energy development and enhance conservation.

Appalachian Energy Forecast Model: This web-based map tool of the energy assessment combines multiple layers of data on energy development trends and important natural resource and ecosystem services, to give a more comprehensive picture of what potential energy development could look like in the Appalachians. The tool shows where energy development is most likely to occur and indicates areas where such development may intersect with other significant values like intact forests, important streams, and vital ecological services such as drinking water supplies.

TOT Charter (2019): The Charter for Technical Oversight Team membership - highlighting purpose, enduring membership, responsibilities and avoidance of conflicting interests.

TOT Announcement (2019): The 2019 news release published by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and U.S Endowment for Forestry and Communities, announcing membership of the SEFireMap TOT.

TOT Statement of Interest (2019): Original Statement of Interest for participation in the SEFireMap Technical Oversight Team.

Cooperative Research Units: The Cooperative Research Unit program was established in 1935 to enhance graduate education in fisheries and wildlife sciences and to facilitate research between natural resource agencies and universities on topics of mutual concern. Today, there are 40 Cooperative Research Units in 38 states. Each unit is a partnership among the U.S. Geological Survey, a State natural resource agency, a host university, and the Wildlife Management Institute. Cooperative Research Units conduct research on renewable natural resource questions, participate in the education of graduate students, provide technical assistance and consultation on natural resource issues, and provide continuing education for natural resource professionals.

Conservation Management Institute of Virginia Tech: The Conservation Management Institute (CMI) at Virginia Tech is a research center within the College of Natural Resources and Environment. The Conservation Management Institute provides innovative solutions to multi-disciplinary research questions that affect natural resource management in Virginia, North America, and the World. Their core belief is that effective natural resource management must be grounded in sound science.