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Disease Deadly To Bats Confirmed In Georgia by GA. Department of Natural Resources, last updated: Mar 12, 2013 11:42 AM: The disease that has killed millions of bats in the eastern U.S. has been confirmed for the first time in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that bats with white-nose syndrome were found recently at two caves in Dade County.

Partners and Partnerships by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Mar 05, 2013 11:49 AM

Undercover Wildlife Operation Cracks Down on Poaching in North Carolina, Georgia by USFWS, USFS, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division, last updated: Mar 05, 2013 10:55 AM: State and federal wildlife officials announced today an undercover operation involving more than 80 wildlife violators and as many as 900 wildlife violations detected.

Eagle Release Draws Attention to State’s Endangered Species Protection Law by New Jersey DEP, last updated: Mar 05, 2013 10:49 AM: The Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife today released a rehabilitated bald eagle at a Morris County golf course to draw attention to the 40th anniversary of the state’s endangered species protection law. The annual state income tax check-off provides critical support to efforts such as this.

AMJV Partners Release Cerulean Warbler Best Management Practice Guide by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Feb 28, 2013 03:43 PM: Cerulean Warbler management guidelines for enhancing breeding habitat in Appalachian forests have been released.

OSM Announces More Than $300 Million Available to Clean Up Abandoned Coal Mines by OSM, last updated: Feb 26, 2013 01:14 PM: The U. S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) today announced the availability of more than $305 million in Abandoned Mine Land (AML) grants to states and tribes—90 percent of the more than $339.4 million available for distribution—to eliminate environmental hazards caused by past coal mining. OSM administers the grants in accordance with the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA), which requires OSM to make AML funding available to eligible states and tribes.

Steering Committee Call for 2-11-13 by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Feb 22, 2013 09:41 AM: The Appalachian LCC Steering Committee held a conference call on February 11, 2013 to decide on project descriptions, developed through the review and revision of the Science Needs Portfolio, for full solicitation as RFP grants for this year's projects to be funded. The Steering Committee discussed and voted on which project descriptions the Appalachian LCC will accept applications for and specified specific funding guidelines and requirements for those project applications. The call concluded with details on the next face-to-face meeting to take place on April 22-24 in Blacksburg, VA.

Meeting Notes by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Feb 22, 2013 09:41 AM: Steering Committee meeting notes for 2-11-13 call.

Work Plan Research-related Needs by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Feb 22, 2013 09:41 AM: Elements of the recently adopted 5-‐year Work Plan provide guidance on science needs and project activities that would support the AppLCC Steering Committee’s near-‐term objectives.

Discussion Summary of Top Ranked Science Needs by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Feb 22, 2013 09:41 AM: The Integrated Planning Team recommended 5 Top Ranked Science Needs to the Steering Committee. Each project for science needs is thought to be completed in 12-18 months.

Agenda for February 11th, 2013 ISC Call by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Feb 22, 2013 09:41 AM: Details meeting objectives, prioritization of the top ranked science needs, work plan research-related tasks, and close of meeting instructions.

ISC Call for February 11, 2013 by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Feb 22, 2013 09:41 AM

Landfire Bulleting by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Feb 19, 2013 03:59 PM: Newsletter Image

Outdoor Report by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Feb 19, 2013 03:59 PM: Image Newsletter

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Conservation 2013 Broadcast Series by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Feb 19, 2013 02:52 PM: What does it Matter?Attitudes and Values Make a Difference for Conservation

Planning for Growth and Open Space Conservation Webinar Series by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Feb 19, 2013 02:43 PM: An All Lands Approach to Ecosystem Services: Water Focus

USDA Reports Synthesize Literature on Climate Change Effects and Adaptation Strategies for U.S. Agriculture and Forests by USDA, last updated: Feb 19, 2013 01:26 PM: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released two comprehensive reports today that synthesize the scientific literature on climate change effects and adaptation strategies for U.S. agriculture and forests.