Wildlife Diversity Program Quarterly Report for January–March 2026
LORI WILLIAMS/NCWRC
LORI WILLIAMS/NCWRC
LORI WILLIAMS/NCWRC
Left to Right: One year after Hurricane Helene: The lower Cane River in the Nolichucky River drainage showing the massive damage the flood caused in the waterway with a narrowing and shallowing of the channel and extensive cobble deposits. The lower Cane River in the Nolichucky River drainage with severe damage from Hurricane Helene floodwaters; note the heavy machinery in the background, as debris removal and reconstruction projects continue. The lower Cane River in the Nolichucky River drainage with severe bank scour, one year after Hurricane Helene flooding.
LORI WILLIAMS/NCWRC
LORI WILLIAMS/NCWRC
LORI WILLIAMS/NCWRC
Left to Right: The lower Cane River in the Nolichucky River drainage, significantly damaged by Hurricane Helene floodwaters, with a now rebuilt US-19W. Wildlife Diversity technician, Rosie Ronca, collecting water for environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling to see if any Eastern Hellbenders remain in this part of Cane River one year after Hurricane Helene significantly damaged the river. The mouth of Cane River at the confluence with the North Toe River, showing the severe damage Hurricane Helene left behind.
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