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2022 Was a Busy Year for the Working Lands for Wildlife Hellbender Program
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by
Kat Diersen
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published
Jan 30, 2023
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last modified
Nov 03, 2023 09:36 PM
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filed under:
Hellbender,
Additional Resources,
News & Events,
WLFW,
Aquatics,
News,
Working Lands for Wildlife,
Resources
2022 was a busy year for the Working Lands for Wildlife hellbender program.
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Eastern Hellbender News
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Are Hellbenders Found Downstream of the Ohio Train Derailment Really a Sign That the Water is Safe?
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by
Kat Diersen
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published
Mar 29, 2023
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last modified
Nov 03, 2023 09:34 PM
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filed under:
Hellbender,
Indicator species,
News & Events,
Eastern Hellbender Additional Resources,
Additional Resources,
WLFW,
East Palestine,
Aquatics,
News,
Ohio,
Resources,
train derailment
Ohio authorities have called the recent capture and release of two hellbenders downstream from the site of a train derailment and toxic chemical spill a 'positive discovery,' because hellbenders are an indicator of a healthy aquatic ecosystem, but the reality is more complicated.
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To Restore Hellbender Habitat, a Biologist Visits the Farmers' Market
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by
Kat Diersen
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published
May 27, 2023
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last modified
Nov 03, 2023 09:32 PM
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filed under:
Hellbender,
Additional Resources,
News & Events,
Eastern Hellbender Additional Resources,
WLFW,
Outreach,
Aquatics,
News,
Resources
When working to restore wildlife habitat on agricultural lands, outreach to producers can be challenging. Private Lands Biologist Mike Knoerr figured out a way to make it much more efficient.
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Celebrating Bog Turtles During Wild Turtle Week
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by
Kat Diersen
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published
May 22, 2023
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last modified
Nov 03, 2023 09:32 PM
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filed under:
Additional Resources,
News & Events,
WildTurtleWeek,
KeepWildTurtlesWild,
WLFW,
Bog Turtle,
Bog Turtle Additional Resources,
Aquatics,
News,
EveryTurtleCounts,
TurtlesInTrouble,
Resources
Wild Turtle Week gives us an opportunity to bring extra attention to turtles and our conservation efforts on their behalf.
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Bog Turtle News
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NRCS Staff Support the Hellbender WLFW Program by Learning About Natural Design Principles
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by
Kat Diersen
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published
Jun 12, 2023
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last modified
Nov 03, 2023 09:32 PM
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filed under:
Hellbender,
Additional Resources,
Natural Design Principles,
Eastern Hellbender Additional Resources,
Stream Restoration,
News & Events,
WLFW,
Aquatics,
News,
Working Lands for Wildlife,
Resources
NRCS staff from four states met in Western NC to tour stream restoration projects for hellbenders and get a close up look at best practices.
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Historic USDA Investment in Working Lands for Wildlife is Great News for Hellbenders
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by
Kat Diersen
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published
Jul 31, 2023
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last modified
Nov 03, 2023 09:31 PM
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filed under:
News,
Working Lands for Wildlife,
Eastern Hellbender,
WLFW,
Aquatics
Working Lands for Wildlife will dedicate $500 million over the next five years to strengthen and expand efforts to protect wildlife and restore habitat on private agricultural and forest lands.
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Hellbenders Will Get a Second Chance to be Considered for Endangered Species Act Listing
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by
Kat Diersen
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published
Jan 12, 2024
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filed under:
Eastern Hellbender,
endangered species act
In a lawsuit brought by conservation groups against the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), a federal judge decided FWS must revisit their initial decision not to list the Eastern hellbender.
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What Would an Endangered Species Act Listing Mean for the Hellbender Working Lands for Wildlife Program?
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by
Kat Diersen
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published
Jan 12, 2024
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filed under:
Eastern Hellbender,
Endangered Species Act
Working Lands for Wildlife is structured to continue providing benefits to agricultural landowners while ensuring adequate protections for listed species.
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America the Beautiful Challenge Grant Adds Value to Hellbender Working Lands for Wildlife Partnership
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by
Kat Diersen
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published
Jan 12, 2024
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filed under:
Working Lands for Wildlife,
Eastern Hellbender,
NFWF
The recently awarded grant will increase economic opportunities for farmers who plant riparian buffers in hellbender priority watersheds.
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A Hellbender Working Lands for Wildlife 2023 Roundup
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by
Kat Diersen
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published
Jan 16, 2024
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filed under:
Working Lands for Wildlife,
Eastern Hellbender
A look back on accomplishments and forward to new opportunities.
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