Accurate estimates of animal abundance are essential for guiding effective management,
and poor survey data can produce misleading inferences. Aerial surveys are an efficient …

The shell morphologies of the freshwater mussel species Pleurobema clava (federally
endangered) and Pleurobema oviforme (species of concern) are similar, causing …

The development of indicators to assess relative freshwater condition is critical for
management and conservation. Predictive modeling can enhance the utility of indicators by …

Conservation prioritization frameworks are used worldwide to identify species at greatest
risk of extinction and to allocate limited resources across regions, species, and populations …

The Cooperator Science Series was initiated in 2013. Its purpose is to facilitate the archiving
and retrieval of research project reports resulting primarily from investigations supported by …

Multispecies risk assessments have developed within many international conservation
programs, reflecting a widespread need for efficiency. Under the United States Endangered …

We present new drainage records for five freshwater mussels in the Sequatchie River, a
tributary of the Tennessee River. We also report the rediscovery of Purple Lilliput …