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AppLCC LCD Phase II Aquatic Consultation #4 by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Jul 15, 2016 11:09 AM: Final review of Aquatic Framework, Metrics, and Threats.

Environmental Flow Analysis for the Marcellus Shale Region PDF by Web Editor, last updated: Jul 14, 2016 09:17 AM: A technical report submitted to the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative in completion of grant# 2012-03 - Final Report

Interior, Agriculture & Defense Team Up To Conserve Landscapes and Wildlife, Bolster Rural Economies, and Ensure Military Readiness by USFWS, last updated: Jul 13, 2016 11:48 AM: The Departments of Interior, Agriculture and Defense joined with state and federal partners today to announce the designation of three new Sentinel Landscapes to benefit working lands, wildlife conservation and military readiness.

Environmental Flows from Water Withdrawals in the Marcellus Shale Region by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Jul 13, 2016 11:04 AM: The Appalachian LCC collaborated with Cornell University to study the environmental impacts of water withdrawals in the Central Appalachian region. The rivers and streams of the Central Appalachians are home to more than 200 species of fish and other aquatic life. They also provide a reliable source of drinking water, recreational opportunities and associated economic benefits to people living in large cities and surrounding communities. This research looks at how the region’s surface freshwater supply – and the health of natural systems delivering this resource – have been impacted and may be altered in the coming years under increasing water withdrawals. It focuses on the Marcellus Shale region in the Central Appalachians, including portions of NY, PA, OH, MD, WV and VA.

Rakes, Patrick L by admin, last updated: Jul 05, 2016 09:20 PM: Aquatic biologist/ichthyologist, Conservation Fisheries, Inc., Knoxville, TN

Human Dimensions Foundations of Natural Resource Conservation by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Jun 29, 2016 12:02 PM: This course will foster a common understanding and application of human dimensions of natural resource conservation.

Communicating Science - Distilling Your Message by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Jun 29, 2016 11:56 AM: Learn to communicate more effectively about science with people outside your field, including the general public, policy makers, the media, donors, and prospective collaborators in other disciplines.

Negotiation Skills for Conservation Professionals: Building a Foundation by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Jun 29, 2016 11:49 AM: This training course provides participants with the basic principles, skills, and techniques used in natural resource negotiation.

NPS Logo Centennial by Tracy Clark, last updated: Jun 29, 2016 11:45 AM: For Events

Marcellus Shale Region by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Jun 21, 2016 10:22 AM: Image of gauges in the region.

Video Update: Aquatic Ecological Flows Research by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Jun 21, 2016 10:22 AM: This presentation from Dr. Todd Walter of Cornell University provides an update to the Steering Committee on this Appalachian LCC funded research project. The Aquatic Ecological Flows project is providing a report assessing availability of hydrologic and ecological flow model(s) suitable for the region, an assessment of available ecological data to inform the ecological flow model(s), the application of the model(s) to anticipate how changes in stream flow will affect environmental conditions, and a report that forecasts changes in hydrology and associated biological responses to critical watersheds from different water resource development scenarios.

Data Access by Jean Brennan, last updated: Jun 21, 2016 10:22 AM: Phase I of this project involved an inventory of flow models and the underlying, or potential, data sources from instream monitoring networks.

Key Findings & Management Recommendations by Jean Brennan, last updated: Jun 21, 2016 10:22 AM: The Appalachian LCC-funded study is the first region-wide assessment to document “flow-ecology” relationships – showing connections between observed impacts under current water withdrawal standards (based on daily water gauge data collected over the last 15 years and fish surveys) and the decline in freshwater fish communities.

Final Report: Environmental Flow Analysis for the Marcellus Shale Region by Brian Buchanan, Ryan McManamay, Dan Auerbach, Daniel Fuka, M.T. Walter, last updated: Jun 21, 2016 10:22 AM

Appalachian River by FWS, last updated: Jun 17, 2016 11:18 AM: In Marcellus Shale Region of Central Appalachians.

Forest Service Honored for Leadership in Promoting Climate Change Adaptation by U.S. Forest Service, last updated: Jun 16, 2016 02:31 PM: For their outstanding work in raising awareness and addressing the impacts of climate change on the nation’s natural resources, the Forest Service was honored today as the first-ever recipients of the Climate Adaption Leadership Award for Natural Resources.

Competitive State Wildlife Grant Awarded for Eastern Hellbender Research by Wildlife Management Institute, last updated: Jun 16, 2016 02:26 PM: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recently awarded a Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) to the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) to conduct research on the eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis).

Mid-Atlantic Highlands Action Program: Realizing the Legacy by Mid-Atlantic Highlands Action Program, last updated: Jun 13, 2016 09:00 AM: The Chesapeake Bay Field Office Coastal Program has published a document entitled “Mid-Atlantic Highlands Action Program Realizing the Legacy” that highlights past accomplishments of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic Highlands Action Program (HAP).

2016 Spotlight on National Park Resources in the National Capital Region by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Jun 10, 2016 10:04 AM: To celebrate the National Park Service Centennial through talks and posters that highlight accomplishments in resources management and stewardship.