Press & Media
ARC has been and continues to be a resource for the media when covering imperiled wildlife, especially amphibians and reptiles, habitat restoration, and place-based conservation.
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ARC in the Media
Local biologist receives national prize to combat turtle trafficking
January 30, 2024
Mountain Xpress
By Chase Davis
Chase Davis highlights ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca’s genetic sequencing work to help confiscated turtles that were illegally collected from the wild and the US Fish and Wildlife Service Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize he received for his innovative solutions to the issue.
Unique Hickory Nut Gorge green salamanders considered for Endangered Species Act listing
January 29, 2024
Asheville Citizen Times
By Iris Seaton
By Iris Seaton
Iris Seaton discusses the potential listing of the Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander for protection under the Endangered Species Act and includes quotes from ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca who co-discovered the species.
Asheville scientist combats illegal turtle trafficking with genetics, receives $100K prize
December 27, 2023
Asheville Citizen Times
By Iris Seaton
Iris Seaton covers ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca’s efforts to help illegally poached turtles return to their home ranges and the US Fish and Wildlife Service Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize he received for this work.