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A Stream Classification System for the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
Nov 28, 2012
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last modified
Jan 04, 2016 02:42 PM
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AppLCC Funded,
Our Work,
Rivers,
Water,
Streams,
Science and Research Products,
Research
Unifying state-based stream classifications into a single consistent system, principal investigators at The Nature Conservancy developed a hierarchical classification system and map for stream and river systems for the Appalachian LCC that represents the region’s natural flowing-water aquatic habitats. This river classification information is needed to develop and implement instream flow standards and management recommendations so that environmental flows can become integral to all water management decisions from the onset.
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Stream Classification System for the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative
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AgAR (Agricultural Antibiotic Resistance)
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by
Tab Manager
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published
Mar 26, 2021
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AgAR,
Research,
Science and Research Products,
Agricultural Antibiotic Resistance,
USDA
An Environmental Component of a "One Health" approach, the mission of the Agricultural Antibiotic Resistance (AgAR) project is to: develop practical tools and protocols to measure antibiotic drugs, resistant bacteria and resistance genes in agriculturally-impacted soil, water, air, and food; design and evaluate agricultural best management practices to limit the persistence and spread of antibiotic resistance from agroecosystems; and facilitate sharing of ideas and resources among ARS scientists by establishing an agency-wide network of researchers with the common goal of conducting science-based research on AgAR topics.
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General Resources Holdings
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Assessing Forest Fragmentation from Marcellus Shale Gas Development
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
May 10, 2013
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last modified
Jun 04, 2015 03:44 PM
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Science and Research Products,
Energy,
Forests,
Projects,
Research
Expansion of drilling sites and associated infrastructure to extract natural gas from the Marcellus shale deposits has the potential to significantly reduce existing forest cover across the Marcellus field and leave what remains in a fragmented state.
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Classification and Mapping of Cave and Karst Resources
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
Oct 15, 2013
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last modified
Jul 22, 2025 05:48 PM
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AppLCC Funded,
Our Work,
Research,
Science and Research Products,
Caves,
Karst
It has been recognized by the Appalachian LCC partnership that to develop and deliver landscape-level planning tools, it is essential to develop an Appalachian-wide map depicting where cave and karst habitats and resources occur across the landscape. For the past 18 months, researchers for the Appalachian LCC funded “Classification and Georeferencing Cave/Karst Resources across the Appalachian LCC” project have been gathering and analyzing data on caves and karst region wide. This work has produced a series of deliverables, including narratives, data tables, geospatial information layers, and a variety of maps. The maps and files provide a comprehensive overview of data availability for examining relationships between environmental factors and biological diversity and distribution within karst areas of the Appalachian LCC.
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Classification and Mapping of Cave and Karst Resources
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Climate Change Information Toolkit
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by
Web Editor
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published
Mar 30, 2012
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Website,
Climate Change,
Science and Research Products
Here are some tools for communicating about climate change impacts and the Fish and Wildlife Service's strategic response.
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General Resources Holdings
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Climate Change, Wildlife, and Wildlands Toolkit
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by
Web Editor
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published
Mar 30, 2012
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Website,
Climate Change,
Science and Research Products
The new Climate Change, Wildlife and Wildlands Toolkit for Formal and Informal Educators is an updated and expanded version of the award-winning (2001 Public Relations Society of America Bronze Anvil Award for Interactive Communications and 2002 Telly Award) and very popular (over 40,000 kits distributed in all 50 states and the U.S. territories and over a dozen countries across the world) Climate Change, Wildlife and Wildlands Toolkit for Teachers and Interpreters first published in 2001.
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Comparing Remote Sensing and Field-Based Approaches to Estimate Ladder Fuels and Predict Wildfire Burn Severity
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by
Rhishja Cota
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Nov 02, 2022
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Remote Sensing,
Research,
Fire Mapping,
Products,
Science and Research Products,
Wildland Fire,
Projects,
Ladder Fuels
A comparative study on remote sensing and field-based approaches to estimate ladder fuel density. Can densities from different approaches predict wildfire burn severity?
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Dettmers, Randy
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by
Admin
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published
Jul 24, 2013
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last modified
Jun 29, 2022 10:57 PM
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Key Species,
Habitat,
Models,
Forests,
Surrogate Species,
Federal,
Priority Species,
Conservation,
Science and Research Products
I work on conservation planning (biological foundation and landscape design) for birds of conservation concern, with a focus on landbirds, as well as designing and implementing monitoring programs to track population status of such species and evaluate the success of conservation actions for these species.
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Enhancing the Climate Resilience of America’s Natural Resources
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COUNCIL ON CLIMATE PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE
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Oct 09, 2014
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Report,
Climate Change,
Federal,
Science and Research Products,
Climate Adaptation
The President's Climate and Natural Resources Priority Agenda is the result of an interagency process to inventory and assess current policies, programs, and regulations related to climate change adaptation. The Agenda builds upon the robust climate change adaptation work already accomplished by Federal agencies and identifies significant actions moving forward. It specifically mentions how Federal agencies working to address ecosystem management issues through LCCs and other multi-stakeholder bodies will work with partners to select flagship geographic regions for which they will identify priority areas for conservation, restoration, or other investments to build resilience in vulnerable regions, enhance carbon storage capacity, and support management needs. Within 24 months, these agencies and their partners will have identified and mapped the initial list of priority areas within each of the selected geographic landscapes or regions.
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Environmental Flows from Water Withdrawals in the Marcellus Shale Region
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
Nov 28, 2012
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last modified
Jul 13, 2016 11:04 AM
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Models,
Energy,
AppLCC Funded,
Our Work,
Research,
Water,
Ecological Flows,
Science and Research Products
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.
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