1. The Nature Conservancy of West Virginia Ruth Thornton Conservation Information Manager

2. Current GIS Project: In-Lieu Fee Program HUC 12 Prioritization within HUC 8s To select appropriate Stream and Wetland Restoration Projects

4. HUC 8: Lower New River

5. Factors Positive/Neutral: TNC Portfolio Public/Protected Lands Rare species & communities (aquatic & wetland) Land Use: Natural Areas Negative: Impervious Surfaces Impaired Streams: AMD, heavy metals, pH Oil & Gas wells Mines Dams Road density PCS

11. Additional Factors Pull in historic data to determine changes in vegetation, especially wetlands – Availability of historic aerial photos, landuse, studies on pre-settlement vegetation Additional data on threats – mining, impacts on streams and wetlands Additional data on rare species and communities, especially indicator species