The New River Conservancy, and the hellbender salamander, will be celebrated on May 17 from 1 to 8 p.m. with the Save the ...

“The eastern hellbender is a unique salamander that plays a crucial role ... “As key indicators of stream and river health, hellbenders need protection that also will help support healthier ...

When Hurricane Helene hit Valle Crucis in North Carolina, the creek across the Watauga River was already overflowing from 11 inches of rain, according to local resident Jessica Valky-Bryant.

Debris removal following Tropical Storm Helene needs to be done more carefully to not destroy high-priority habitat and ...

The agency now has 12 months to decide whether to protect the salamander, which lives only in a rapidly developing river gorge southeast of Asheville, N.C. “These salamanders are clinging to survival, ...

3,974 River Miles in 17 States Also Proposed as Critical Habitat ... a senior scientist at the Center. “Protecting these giant salamanders will give umbrella safeguards to thousands of other species ...