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OSMRE Appalachian Region Launches New Website by OSMRE, last updated: Apr 22, 2014 12:51 PM: OSMRE's Appalachian Region has redesigned its website. The new site allows users to find information quickly and easily, and applies a consistent look and feel to the bureau’s web pages. The redesigned site incorporates several new features to make AR's website easier to navigate and user-friendly.

On Earth Day, U.S. Forest Service Seeks Applications for Wood to Energy Projects by USFS, last updated: Apr 22, 2014 12:44 PM: As part of the national observance of Earth Day, the U.S. Forest Service today announced that it is seeking proposals that expand wood energy use and support responsible forest management. Also today, the Forest Service released a Wood Energy Financial App for use by community and business leaders seeking to replace fossil fuel with wood energy.

Suggestions for Setting Population Objectives - CT River Watershed Pilot by Scott Schwenk, last updated: Apr 21, 2014 03:58 PM: Connecticut River Watershed Landscape Conservation Design Pilot: Suggestions for Setting Population Objectives (April 2014)

Secretary Jewell Releases Landscape-scale Mitigation Strategy by DOI, last updated: Apr 15, 2014 10:08 AM: The strategy, which will advance landscape-scale, science-based management of America’s public lands and wildlife. seeks to provide clarity and consistency to more effectively avoid, minimize and compensate for impacts on public lands. The strategy strongly aligns with the mission and goals of Landscape Conservation Cooperatives.

Putting the Nation on a Path for Climate Resilience and Preparedness: NOAA's Information and Expertise by NOAA, last updated: Apr 15, 2014 09:55 AM: Information seekers can turn to NOAA personnel on the ground to access and apply available information to specific questions and needs. NOAA provides a wide range of climate information through monthly, seasonal and decade forecasts and data tailored to the specific needs of different sectors. NOAA uses this same information to take direct action to increase the resilience and facilitate adaptation of the nation’s valuable marine and coastal resources and the people that depend on them.

Putting the Nation on a Path for Climate Resilience and Preparedness: NOAA's Information and Expertise by NOAA, last updated: Apr 15, 2014 09:53 AM: Information seekers can turn to NOAA personnel on the ground to access and apply available information to specific questions and needs. NOAA provides a wide range of climate information through monthly, seasonal and decade forecasts and data tailored to the specific needs of different sectors. NOAA uses this same information to take direct action to increase the resilience and facilitate adaptation of the nation’s valuable marine and coastal resources and the people that depend on them.

South Atlantic LCC Web Forum by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Apr 15, 2014 09:37 AM: Can forests take the heat? Managing pests and ecosystem services in a warming climate

National Heritage Areas - within AppLCC Boundary by Jean Brennan, last updated: Apr 10, 2014 09:38 AM: Prepared by Paul Leonard, AppLCC staff.

Native American Tribes within the AppLCC boundary by Jean Brennan, last updated: Apr 10, 2014 09:38 AM: An Access Database prepared in 2011.

Vitality Index - Information Sheet by Jean Brennan, last updated: Apr 10, 2014 09:38 AM: Introductory fact sheet on the Vitality Index developed by NEMAC (National Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Center) associated with NC State University in Asheville, NC.

SAMAB Cooperative Agreement by Jean Brennan, last updated: Apr 10, 2014 09:38 AM: Interagency Cooperative Agreement for the Establishment and Operation of the Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere Cooperative. The Biosphere Reserve is an UNESCO Program initiated in the 1970s.

Email Announcement from SDM Course Leader by Jean Brennan, last updated: Apr 10, 2014 09:38 AM: 2014-01-08 email from Christy Coghlan on upcoming SDM workshop - Call for Proposals.

SDM Workshop Case Study Proposal, Instructions and Template by Jean Brennan, last updated: Apr 10, 2014 09:38 AM: USFWS/USGS Structured Decision Making Workshops (ALC 3159) Case Study Proposal, Instructions and Template,

NCTC SDM Course Announcement Jun 2014 by Jean Brennan, last updated: Apr 10, 2014 09:38 AM: Structured Decision-Making (SDM) Course Announcement Jun 2014 ALC 3159, National Conservation Training Center (NCTC).

Draft Materials by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Apr 10, 2014 08:56 AM: This space is used for collaboratively working on draft materials such as agendas, handouts, etc.

Service Provides More Than $47 Million in Grants to States, Territories for Sensitive, Imperiled Species by USFWS, last updated: Apr 09, 2014 12:34 PM: Sensitive and imperiled species across the nation will benefit from $47,877,598 in grants through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s State Wildlife Grants (SWG) program. The funds are apportioned annually to all states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa. Apportionments are determined by a formula based on land area and population. States and their partners provide a non-federal funds match for projects that help species of greatest conservation need and their habitats.

Progress toward reducing oil and gas air emissions in Ohio by The Nature Conservancy, last updated: Apr 09, 2014 12:31 PM: New rules will help reduce air pollution that harms public health and contributes to climate change.