The LCC Network Conservation Science Plan (Science Plan) advances a strategic conservation framework to identify and describe the common science and technical priorities and practices that... more
Science Assessments
October 22, 2015
Aleutian and Bering Sea Islands
February 12, 2015
Formed in early 2012, the Aleutian and Bering Sea Islands Landscape Conservation Cooperative (ABSI) promotes applied science to inform conservation of natural and cultural resources in the face of climate change and other landscape-scale stressors.
September 17, 2015
In order to focus our effort on science needs common to multiple to managers we initiated a strategic science planning process for the ABSI region in 2011. We began by compiling over 50 existing research and management plans relevant to the Aleutians and Bering Sea. These plans range from... more
Great Basin
August 21, 2016
Springs serve as an important water source for rural communities, symbolic and sacred places for many tribes, and vital aquatic and riparian environments in arid lands. ... more
Great Northern
May 29, 2013
The GNLCC Science Plan builds off the Governance Charter and Strategic Conservation Framework. The Science Plan explains and instructs how to apply the Conservation Framework and achieve landscape goals through an adaptive management approach by describing:
January 15, 2013
The purpose of this strategic conservation framework is to articulate the rationale, approach, and priorities for the Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative (GNLCC) that reflects the unique geography and regional natural resource issues.
Great Plains
March 2, 2016
Summary of Science Research Projects Funded by the Great Plains Landscape Conservation Cooperative Completed Through 2015
November 14, 2013
The Grasslands - Landscape Conservation Design approach outlined in this report is centered on a set of actions and principles that will help resource agencies and stakeholders work collaboratively to identify Great Plains Landscape Conservation Cooperative (GPLCC) landscape goals and management... more
Gulf Coast Prairie, Gulf Coastal Plains and Ozarks, Peninsular Florida, South Atlantic
November 13, 2015
Climate, sea level rise, and urbanization are undergoing unprecedented levels of combined change and are expected to have large effects on natural resources—particularly along the Gulf of Mexico coastline (Gulf Coast).
November 13, 2015
Climate, sea level rise, and urbanization are undergoing unprecedented levels of combined change and are expected to have large effects on natural resources—particularly along the Gulf of Mexico coastline (Gulf Coast).
November 13, 2015
Climate, sea level rise, and urbanization are undergoing unprecedented levels of combined change and are expected to have large effects on natural resources—particularly along the Gulf of Mexico coastline (Gulf Coast).
November 13, 2015
Climate, sea level rise, and urbanization are undergoing unprecedented levels of combined change and are expected to have large effects on natural resources—particularly along the Gulf of Mexico coastline (Gulf Coast).
Gulf Coast Prairie
August 1, 2014
The Gulf Coast Prairie LCC has reached a significant milestone in its development with the completion of its Science Strategy. An effort begun October 2013 by the Science Team, this strategy focuses on the Top Tier Focal Species and their associated habitats.
Gulf Coastal Plains and Ozarks
November 14, 2017
June 8, 2017
The GCPO LCC prepared Ecological Assessments of 9 priority habitat systems as the basis for its "State of the GCPO" report as well as development of its Conservation Blueprint. The Assessments use existing LCC-wide digital geospatial datasets to quantify expert-defined metrics... more
June 8, 2017
The GCPO LCC prepared Ecological Assessments of 9 priority habitat systems as the basis for its "State of the GCPO" report as well as development of its Conservation Blueprint. The Assessments use existing LCC-wide digital geospatial datasets to quantify expert-defined metrics... more
June 8, 2017
The GCPO LCC prepared Ecological Assessments of 9 priority habitat systems as the basis for its "State of the GCPO" report as well as development of its Conservation Blueprint. The Assessments use existing LCC-wide digital geospatial datasets to quantify expert-defined metrics... more
June 8, 2017
The GCPO LCC prepared Ecological Assessments of 9 priority habitat systems as the basis for its "State of the GCPO" report as well as development of its Conservation Blueprint. The Assessments use existing LCC-wide digital geospatial datasets to quantify expert-defined metrics... more
June 8, 2017
The GCPO LCC prepared Ecological Assessments of 9 priority habitat systems as the basis for its "State of the GCPO" report as well as development of its Conservation Blueprint. The Assessments use existing LCC-wide digital geospatial datasets to quantify expert-defined metrics... more
April 28, 2017
The GCPO LCC prepared Ecological Assessments of 9 priority habitat systems as the basis for its "State of the GCPO" report as well as development of its Conservation Blueprint. The Assessments use existing LCC-wide digital geospatial datasets to quantify expert-defined metrics... more
April 28, 2017
The GCPO LCC prepared Ecological Assessments of 9 priority habitat systems as the basis for its "State of the GCPO" report as well as development of its Conservation Blueprint. The Assessments use existing LCC-wide digital geospatial datasets to quantify expert-defined metrics... more
April 28, 2017
The GCPO LCC prepared Ecological Assessments of 9 priority habitat systems as the basis for its "State of the GCPO" report as well as development of its Conservation Blueprint. The Assessments use existing LCC-wide digital geospatial datasets to quantify expert-defined metrics... more
September 24, 2015
The Ecological Assessment focuses on using existing LCC-wide digital geospatial datasets to quantify expert-defined metrics of habitat quality, with particular emphasis on assessing three basic themes as they relate to Desired Ecological States of each habitat system:
North Atlantic
April 25, 2017
This collection of reports, databases, and data layers offers a birds-eye view of sandy beach and tidal inlet habitats within the U.S.
April 13, 2013
Northwest Boreal
March 13, 2013
In July of 2012, the NWB LCC Steering Committee met in Fairbanks, AK with a focus on Prioritization of Biological and Cultural Resources
Peninsular Florida
March 1, 2013
The University of Florida, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.
South Atlantic
September 30, 2015
This assessment measures all of the South Atlantic LCC's natural and cultural resource indicators and scores them on an A/B/C/D/F scale.
April 3, 2012
This document provides an overview of progress and immediately limiting gaps in integrating science to support the mission of the South Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative.
Southern Rockies
November 11, 2014
Southern Rockies Landscape Conservation Cooperative Fiscal Year 2015 Applied Science and Capacity Needs
June 1, 2014
Upper Midwest and Great Lakes
October 22, 2012
In October 2012, conservation experts from the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative proposed priorities for science and collaboration to guide conservation research and future investments by the LCC and its partners.
June 20, 2012
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, along with the global conservation community, has recognized that the conservation challenges of the 21st century far exceed the responsibilities and footprint of any individual agency or program.
June 20, 2012
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a long history of habitat conservation in the Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) of the United States that has focused on migratory birds, particularly waterfowl. The ongoing acquisition program of the U.S.
March 9, 2013
Western Alaska
May 13, 2014
We prioritize our efforts based on decision maker’s science needs and on opportunities to leverage our resources.
November 15, 2013
This document describes the major activities the Western Alaska Landscape Conservation Cooperative (Western Alaska LCC) will undertake during the federal fiscal years (FY) of 2014 and 2015 (FY14 and FY15), summarizing their rationale and key components.
Appalachian
February 1, 2013
A group of over 150 invited researchers and managers representing a diverse cross-section of expertise and affiliations were assembled to identify the science information needs of Appalachia in order to effectively address the conservation challenges and opportunities across the landscape.
Arctic
September 17, 2015
California
September 17, 2015
The Science-Management Framework (Framework) identifies the process by which the CA LCC provides scientific support for natural resource managers to incorporate climate-smart* conservation strategies into their management actions.