NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program
Project Title: Hellbender Nest Boxes as an Innovative Restoration Strategy and Tool for Engaging Landowners (VA)
Organization:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Project ID:
0407.17.058676
Description:

Restore critical shelter, nesting habitat, and population connectivity in Copper Creek, Virginia, to enhance the longterm population resilience of hellbenders.

Project will remove a fish passage barrier to create 247 acres of habitat and integrate hellbender nest boxes--engaging landowners to promote interest in further riparian conservation activities.

Award Amount:
$64999.39
Location:
Copper Creek Drainage, Clinch River Basin, Scott and Tazewell Counties, Virginia