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Climate Change Vulnerability Research Update by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Oct 21, 2014 10:09 AM: This presentation from Lesley Sneddon of NatureServe provides an update to the Steering Committee on a Appalachian LCC funded research project. Research is compiling climate change vulnerability assessments and other relevant information on vulnerable species and habitats, discerning the various methodologies and criteria used in these assessments, and using a team of expert peer reviewers to recommend the most efficient, effective, and appropriate methods for adoption by the Appalachian LCC for conservation and adaptation planning. The recommended method will then be deployed, resulting in vulnerability assessments for a suite of key species/habitats selected in consultation with partners of the Appalachian LCC.

Aquatic Ecological Flows Research Update by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Oct 21, 2014 10:00 AM: This presentation from Dr. Todd Walter of Cornell University provides an update to the Steering Committee on the 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, a georeference assessment of available ecological data to inform the ecological flow model(s), the application of the model(s) to anticipate how altered flow regimes will affect critical conditions, and a report that forecasts changes in hydrology and associated predicted biological responses in relation to different water resource development scenarios for critical watersheds.

Stream Classification Research Update by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Oct 21, 2014 09:43 AM: This presentation from Mark Anderson and Arlene Olivero Sheldon of The Nature Conservancy provides an update to the Steering Committee on this Appalachian LCC funded research project. A Stream Classification System for the Appalachian LCC is developing a hierarchical classification for stream and river systems and a GIS map for aquatic ecosystems. The study will include a report describing the methods used to evaluate and develop the classification system, a literature review of existing stream classifications, and a GIS stream data set.

Hot Topics Summer 2014 by Okan Pala, last updated: Oct 15, 2014 05:52 PM: A quarterly newsletter developed by Southeast Regional Climate Change program.

All the Salamanders #SmokiesCool by Web Editor, last updated: Oct 15, 2014 05:52 PM: Middle school children created three cool songs about salamanders in the Smokies and the threats to them - including pollution!

Climate Simulations for Southeast and Appalachians by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Oct 15, 2014 04:59 PM: A DOI Southeast Climate Science Center funded research project will be evaluating the latest generation of global climate models to generate scenarios of future change to climate, hydrology, and vegetation for the Southeastern U.S. as well as the entire range of the Appalachian LCC.

Steering Committee Meeting & Workshop September 3-5, 2014 by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Oct 15, 2014 10:16 AM

President Recognizes Role of Private Forests in Climate Action Plan by NASF, last updated: Oct 14, 2014 10:46 AM: We are writing to you, as members of the Forest‐Climate Working Group, to thank you for the central role that you have created for U.S. forests and forest products in your Climate Action Plan and the new natural resources policy proposals that you have announced this week.

Virginia Field Office Student Trainee (Biological Science) Position by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Oct 14, 2014 10:13 AM: This is an Indefinite Pathways Student Intern position in the Division of Ecological Services (ES), Virginia Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, located in Gloucester, Virginia.

Butler, Patricia by admin, last updated: Oct 10, 2014 01:23 PM: Coordinator, Climate Change Response Framework

About the Pilot by mmallek, last updated: Oct 10, 2014 11:53 AM: Information and media about the Connecticut River Watershed Pilot Program

About the Pilot by Rosanne Hessmiller, last updated: Oct 10, 2014 11:53 AM: Learn More about the Connecticut River Watershed Pilot

Full SC Meeting & Workshop Notes, September 3-5, 2014 by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Oct 09, 2014 12:01 PM: Full meeting notes.

Major Highlights and Action Items from Appalachian LCC Steering Committee Meeting & Workshop Sept 3-5, 2014 by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Oct 09, 2014 11:57 AM: The focus of the Steering Committee Meeting & Workshop was to advance the work of the conservation planning process. During the Workshop, Steering Committee members and invited experts began developing a process for articulating Appalachian LCC priority resources – considering both natural and cultural resources.

People on the Land and Along the Water: Understanding Traditional and Place-Based Knowledge by Jennifer Talken-Spaulding, last updated: Oct 09, 2014 11:53 AM: Presentation by Jennifer Talken-Spaulding.

Cultural Resources: An Overview of Heritage Resources at the Landscape Level by Perry Wheelock, last updated: Oct 09, 2014 11:52 AM: Presentation by Perry Wheelock.

Steering Committee Business Meeting Presentation by Jean Brennan, last updated: Oct 09, 2014 11:48 AM: By Jean Brennan.

Assessing Appalachian Ecosystem Services Threats and Vulnerabilities by Lars Pomara, last updated: Oct 09, 2014 11:43 AM: Presentation by Lars Pomara.

Social Values and Socio-Economics by Jim Fox and Angie Chandler, last updated: Oct 09, 2014 11:41 AM: Introduction to the WNC Vitality Index Tool by Jim Fox and Angie Chandler.