Phase 2 Consultations
The Appalachian LCC enhanced our NatureScape Conservation Design through consultations with experts to refine elements of the initial products from the effort, as well as delve further into themes regarding aquatic integrity, biota, ecosystems, and representative databases of the region. Experts helped the LCC identify appropriate frameworks for assessing aquatic integrity, as well as conservation targets and threats to aquatic ecosystems.
Consultation presentations:
April 7 - LCC-wide Consultation #1 - Review of LCD and aquatic assessment frameworks.
April 19-21 - Regional Consultation #2 - Initial selection of aquatic assessment metrics - Northern, Southern, Western
May 10-12 - Regional Consultation #3 - Aquatic metric scale and threat thresholds - Northern, Southern, Western
June 30 - LCC-wide Consultation #4 - Review of selected metrics, scales, and thresholds.
