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Meet the Executive Director of Discover Life in America, Todd Witcher
2009 Quarterly Newsletters:
Winter 2009
Spring 2009
Summer 2009
Autumn 2009
Winter 2010
Spring 2010
2010 Quarterly Newsletters:
Winter 2010
2010 DLIA Events Schedule
The Latest Research!
DLIA ATBI Grant-supported Projects
PS: Our next ATBI Conference will be in April of 2011 (not December as in the past)!
Stay tuned for further details.
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Eastern Kingbird
Featured Species
Marbled Salamander
Ambystoma opacum
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Welcome to Discover Life in America
and the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park's All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory
 The ATBI is Gaining Ground in Scientific Discoveries!As of January, 2010 DLIA's ATBI Program has resulted in the identification of 907 species new to science. Plus, in just over a decade we have coordinated the discovery of 6,582 more species previously known to exist, but not known to inhabit the Park.Learn more about these fascinating New Discoveries! DLIA is also part of a group of organizations joining to form an alliance of parks, preserves, recreation areas, and monuments known collectively as |
EVENTS COMING SOON! * POSTPONED *: A Night in the Rainforest at Rainforest Adventures, Sevierville, TN: * POSTPONED * Sep 4,5: Biodiversity Hike and overnight at Mt. LeConte Events Brochure RECENT HISTORY THE 2009 ATBI CONFERENCE IS NOW OVER.
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ATBI NEWS ALL 2010 DLIA EVENTS SCHEDULE (Searching for a both informative and fun event?) 
Latest DLIA Newsletter FUNDING NEWS FOR THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE! (from National Parks Conservation Association) First Discovery of Bat White Nose Syndrome in the Park! LATEST PARK MAINTENANCE ADVISORY : these can affect your travel or activities in the Park! 
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Discover Life in America (DLIA) is the non-profit organization coordinating the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. | |
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ATBI DATABASE:
The ATBI Database has been updated as of July 31, 2008,
and is ready for your research, education, or just curiosity.
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ATBI: We invite you to explore with scientists, teachers, students, and volunteers as we search for every species living in the Park. Find out more about the biodiversity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ATBI. Park Species: Learn about the incredible biodiversity of species inhabiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park. |
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Volunteers: The ATBI depends on a wide variety of volunteers who donate their time and expertise. Become a "citizen scientist" and enjoy contributing to this unique biodiversity endeavor. Learn about upcoming Volunteer Events. Meet our team of volunteer photographers!" Education: Each year, 15,000 students take part in the Parks as Classrooms program and other educational offerings including the biodiversity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ATBI. |
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Scientists: Grants have been offered each year since 2000 to support scientists working on the biodiversity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ATBI. This link is meant to keep our scientific investigators informed and up-to-date. 2010 Request for Proposals - - -> (proposal form) Grant Program Information Comprehensive List of DLIA-supported Projects and Results Support: Each year, support from individuals and businesses provide resources for providing research grants, educating young people, purchasing supplies, and protecting the biodiversity of the Smokies. |
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