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Freshwater Mussels of the Powell River, Virginia and Tennessee: Abundance and Distribution in a Biodiversity Hotspot
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by
Matthew S. Johnson, William F. Henley, Richard J. Neves, Jess W. Jones, Robert S. Butler, Shane D. Hanlon
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Dec 07, 2012
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Dec 07, 2012 03:53 PM
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Rivers,
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Streams,
Science and Research Products,
Scientific Publications
Historically, the Powell River had a diverse freshwater mussel fauna of 46 species. Various surveys conducted over the past century have recorded a decline in mussel densities and diversity throughout much of the river, due to historical and on-going anthropogenic impacts. In 2008 and 2009, random timed-search, systematic search, and quadrat sampling of 21 sites were completed to document species richness, relative abundance, density, and size-class structure of resident mussel populations. We recorded 19 species from 18 sites, including 5 endangered species during quadrat sampling efforts. he mussel fauna of the lower Powell River continues to represent one of the most diverse in the United States. Outside of the Powell River, only 2 or 3 populations remain for most of the listed species extant in the river. Given these qualities, the Powell River deserves recognition as a location for focused conservation efforts to protect its diverse mussel assemblage.
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Ohio River Basin FHP Overview and Strategy
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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Feb 18, 2013
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Habitat,
Land Use,
Rivers,
Education and Outreach,
Endangered Species,
Power Point Presentation
This presentation provides a general overview of the ORBFHP. It includes information on the regional partnership's mission, the region in which they are targeting their conservation work, the types of rivers and streams they are focusing on, and the strategies they are using to combat threats to the Basin.
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WLFW Pollinator Conservation Series: Session #5 SWAP & Listed Species in the Southeast
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Celia Vuocolo
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Aug 14, 2023
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last modified
Aug 14, 2023 11:50 AM
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Southeast,
Quail Forever,
Pollinator Conservation,
Endangered Species
Session 5 of WLFW Pollinator Conservation Webinar series, presented by Celia Vuocolo, WLFW Pollinator Coordinator-East with Quail Forever & USDA-NRCS. Topics covered include an overview of a selection of State Wildlife Action Plan SGCNs and federal/state listed pollinator species. Conservation planning strategies for planners and biologists.
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Florida Natural Areas Inventory
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Rosanne Hessmiller
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Jun 10, 2025 03:28 PM
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GIS,
Spatial Analysis,
Ecological Research,
Research,
Endangered Species,
Landscapes,
Longleaf Pine
The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) is administered by the Institute of Science and Public Affairs at Florida State University. We are dedicated to gathering, interpreting, and disseminating information critical to the conservation of Florida's biological diversity. FNAI was founded in 1981 as a member of The Nature Conservancy's international network of natural heritage programs, now coordinated by NatureServe. Funding is provided through contracts and grants, which currently include work for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and other state and federal agencies.
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Salamanders - The Hidden Jewels of Appalachia
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by
Joe Milmoe
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Oct 01, 2012
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Mar 04, 2022 03:41 PM
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Climate Impacts,
Climate Change,
Energy,
Education and Outreach,
Video,
Endangered Species
If you want to hit paydirt the Appalachian region is the world’s salamander El Dorado—home to over 70 salamander species. The Appalachian region of the eastern United States is the world's epicenter for salamander biodiversity.
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Conservation Strategy for Imperiled Aquatic Species in the UTRB
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by
Jessica Rhodes
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Feb 14, 2015
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last modified
Jan 12, 2016 10:47 AM
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Federal,
Fish,
Endangered Species,
Partnership,
Priority Species,
Conservation,
Conservation Planning
The Strategy provides guidance to Field Offices in reevaluating current ("status quo") conservation approaches in order to deliver the most cost effective approach toward the conservation and management of imperiled freshwater fish and mussel species in the Upper Tennessee River Basin.
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Map of Federally Listed Species within the UTRB in Tennessee
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Jessica Rhodes
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Apr 10, 2015
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Jun 02, 2025 01:11 PM
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Mussels,
Fish,
Map Products,
Endangered Species,
UTRB
Map of Listed and candidate aquatic species in the Upper Tennessee hydrologic sub-unit of Tennessee.
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Three new darter species of the Etheostoma percnurum species complex (Percidae, subgenus Catonotus) from the Tennessee and Cumberland River Drainages
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Jessica Rhodes
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Jun 22, 2015
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filed under:
Tennessee,
Fish,
Scientific Publications,
Endangered Species
The federally endangered Duskytail Darter, Etheostoma percnurum Jenkins, is known from only six highly disjunct populations in the Tennessee and Cumberland river drainages of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Only four are extant. Variation in morphology including meristics, morphometrics, and pigmentation was examined among the four extant populations and limited specimens from the two extirpated populations (Abrams Creek and South Fork Holston River). Analyses of these data found each of the extant populations is morphologically diagnosable. The few specimens avail- able from Abrams Creek and South Fork Holston River prevented thorough assessment of variation, and these were grouped with their closest geographic counterparts, Citico Creek, and Little River, respectively. Three new morphologi- cally diagnosable species are described: E. sitikuense, the Citico Darter, from Citico Creek, Abrams Creek, and Tellico River (Tennessee River system); E. marmorpinnum, the Marbled Darter, from the Little River and South Fork Holston River (Tennessee River system); and E. lemniscatum, the Tuxedo Darter, from the Big South Fork (Cumberland River system). Each species warrants federal protection as an endangered species.
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Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture Management Board Meeting
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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Oct 31, 2012
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Jan 21, 2013 10:34 AM
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Events,
Endangered Species
This meeting will provide board members with updates on the AMJV staff, administration, and the presentation of a strategic communications plan.
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Maryland Statewide Land Conservation Conference
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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Apr 03, 2013
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May 21, 2019 07:17 PM
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Conservation,
Workshop,
Events,
Endangered Species
This year’s Maryland Land Conservation Conference, The Challenge of Perpetuity, will address the many challenges facing land conservationists throughout the State. Peter Forbes, writer, photographer, farmer, conservationist and highly-acclaimed inspirational speaker, will provide the keynote address and a follow up workshop.
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