Charlottesville VA but thinking about the Allegheny Highlands
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"Southern Appalachians take a kind of pride in the hellbender and for good reason, because it's an indicator of healthy water quality, and we have some of the cleanest, healthiest water in the country, at least until recently, when Helene hit...." said Will Harlan our southest director.
Protecting the hellbender is a link to protecting human health
Hellbenders depend on pristine waters to survive and thrive, but the habitat that was the global stronghold was deeply impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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February 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
"Southern Appalachians take a kind of pride in the hellbender and for good reason, because it's an indicator of healthy water quality, and we have some of the cleanest, healthiest water in the country, at least until recently, when Helene hit...." said Will Harlan our southest director.