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Range-wide assessment of grazing and hydrology in bog turtle wetlands
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by
Bridgett Costanzo
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published
Oct 28, 2022
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last modified
Jul 24, 2023 11:25 AM
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filed under:
WLFW Outcomes: Funded Research,
Additional Resources,
Research,
Aquatics,
Bog Turtle Additional Resources,
Resources
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).
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Report: Riparian Prioritization and Status Assessment for Climate Change Resilience of Coldwater Stream Habitats within the Appalachian and Northeastern Regions
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by
RPCCR Research Team
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published
Nov 03, 2014
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last modified
Jun 02, 2025 01:11 PM
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filed under:
Report,
Aquatic,
Riparian Restoration,
Riparian Habitat Restoration,
Research
Among a host of other critical ecosystem functions, intact riparian forests can help to reduce vulnerability of coldwater stream habitats to warming regional temperatures. Restoring and conserving these forests can therefore be an important part of regional and landscape-scale conservation plans, but managers need science and decision-support tools to help determine when these actions will be most effective. To help fill this need, we developed the Riparian Prioritization for Climate Change Resilience (RPCCR) web-based decision support tool to quickly and easily identify, based on current riparian cover and predicted vulnerability to air temperature warming, sites that are priority candidates for riparian restoration and conservation.
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Riparian Restoration Decision Support Tool
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Resilient Economic Agricultural Practices
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by
Web Editor
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published
Mar 30, 2021
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filed under:
Resilient Economic Agricultural Practices,
Research,
REAP,
USDA,
Science and Research Products
REAP (Resilient Economic Agricultural Practices), formerly known as the Renewable Energy Assessment Project, was initially organized to quantitatively assess the impacts of crop residue (e.g., corn stover) on soil properties. The project's current vision is to revitalize soil health and resiliency, thereby enabling soil resources to meet expanding societal demands while safe-guarding planetary health. Goals include 1) Identifying physical, chemical, or biological parameters and index tools that quantify management effects on carbon sequestration and soil health; 2) Conducting coordinated, quantitative multi-location comparisons of business as usual vs. improved management practices designed to enhance nutrient use efficiency and soil health; 3) Identification of critical indicators and index tools to quantify site-specific soil health and water quality effects; 4) Developing, expanding, and coordinating among ARS teams providing data and databases needed to sustainably supply cellulosic-based bioenergy feedstock and other national natural resource and agricultural challenges.
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General Resources Holdings
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Reviewing Existing Tools and Data on Hydrologic and Ecologic Flow Models
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
Dec 11, 2014
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last modified
Jun 02, 2025 01:11 PM
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filed under:
Models,
News,
Aquatic,
Ecological Flows,
Research
The Aquatic Ecological Flows project reviewed existing tools and gathered available data within the project area on hydrologic and ecological flow models that would be suitable to use for the region.
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News & Events
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Reviewing Studies of Caves and Subterranean Biodiversity
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
Dec 11, 2014
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last modified
May 14, 2025 07:51 PM
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filed under:
Models,
News,
Cave and Karst,
Map Products,
Research
A status review of studies from the cave and karst classification and mapping research project examined an array of research regarding cave environments, cave/karst biodiversity, and previous techniques for mapping and modeling such ecosystems.
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News & Events
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Reviewing the Literature on Freshwater Classification Frameworks
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
Dec 11, 2014
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filed under:
Report,
News,
Stream Classification,
Research
A “Literature Review of Freshwater Classification Frameworks” by Principle Investigators at The Nature Conservancy and Oak Ridge National Laboratory reviewed aquatic and hydrological classifications and frameworks that have been developed at a variety of spatial scales and evaluates which could be applied for use by the Cooperative.
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News & Events
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Riparian Prioritization and Status Assessment for Climate Change Resilience of Coldwater Stream Habitats within the Appalachian and Northeastern Regions
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by
RPCCR Research Team
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published
Nov 03, 2014
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last modified
Jun 02, 2025 01:11 PM
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filed under:
Report,
Aquatic,
Riparian Restoration,
Riparian Habitat Restoration,
Research
Among a host of other critical ecosystem functions, intact riparian forests can help to reduce vulnerability of coldwater stream habitats to warming regional temperatures. Restoring and conserving these forests can therefore be an important part of regional and landscape-scale conservation plans, but managers need science and decision-support tools to help determine when these actions will be most effective. To help fill this need, we developed the Riparian Prioritization for Climate Change Resilience (RPCCR) web-based decision support tool to quickly and easily identify, based on current riparian cover and predicted vulnerability to air temperature warming, sites that are priority candidates for riparian restoration and conservation.
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Riparian Restoration
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Riparian Restoration Appendix 1: Canopy Cover Statistics
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by
Riparian Restoration Research Team
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published
Oct 10, 2014
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last modified
Sep 01, 2015 08:12 AM
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filed under:
Riparian Restoration,
Research
Canopy Cover by State.
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Riparian Restoration Decision Support Tool
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Riparian Restoration Appendix 1: Canopy Cover Statistics
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by
Riparian Restoration Research Team
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published
Oct 10, 2014
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last modified
Aug 31, 2015 12:20 PM
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filed under:
Riparian Restoration,
Research
Canopy Cover by State.
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Riparian Restoration
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Riparian Restoration Decision Support Tool Fact Sheet
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by
Jessica Rhodes
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published
Aug 14, 2015
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last modified
Jun 02, 2025 01:11 PM
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filed under:
Outreach,
Climate Change,
Aquatic,
Resilience,
Research
An innovative web-based tool - funded by the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) and developed by researchers from the U.S. Forest Service and the University of Massachusetts - is allowing managers to rapidly identify high-priority riparian targets for restoration to make more resilient in preparation for changes in future climate. The Riparian Restoration Prioritization to Promote Climate Change Resilience (RPCCR) tool identifies vulnerable stream and riverbanks that lack tree cover and shade in coldwater stream habitats. By locating the best spots to plant trees in riparian zones, resource managers can provide shade that limits the amount of solar radiation heating the water and reduces the impacts from climate change. This well-established management strategy will benefit high-elevation, cold-water aquatic communities.
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