Across Appalachia
Salamanders Under Threat from Deadly Fungus
Salamanders in southern Appalachia could be vulnerable to a deadly fungal infection.
Read MoreBear Population Rises, Human Encounters Follow
With bear populations rising, wildlife agencies are working to avoid any negative interactions with humans.
Read MoreCommon Connections: An Appalachian-Romanian Exchange
An exchange program between high students from Mason, W. Va., and Anina, Romania, identified similarities in the music and traditions of these two coal-mining regions.
Read MoreAppalachian Farmers to Benefit from Remote-Sensing Data
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA are working together to produce maps that will help farmers better prepare for the effects of climate change.
Read MoreMore KY Parks Certified as Monarch Waystations
Kentucky state parks work together to help protect the monarch butterfly.
Read MoreTrout Introduction Efforts Show Promise in Southwest Virginia
A southwest Virginia effort to boost trout fishing has led to the introduction of tens of thousands of trout into two area streams, and local classrooms are also getting involved.
Read MoreTrain Fire Sparks Evacuations, Water Concerns
A train carrying a carcinogenic chemical derailed near Maryville, Tenn., leading to the evacuation of 5,000 citizens and fish deaths that might be linked to the spill.
Read MoreFarmer Education Programs Blossom
Two North Carolina projects aim to help young and aspiring farmers make connections in the business.
Read MoreN.C. Legislature Addresses Environment
Several bills with environmental ramifications have passed the North Carolina General Assembly, with provisions that affect water and air quality as well as the rights of whistleblowers.
Read MoreStar Parks Shine in the Appalachian Region
In July, Staunton River State Park in Scottsburg, Va., became the fourth park in central and southern Appalachia to receive an International Dark Sky Park designation — a marker of a prime destination for stargazing.
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