Hot off the press: McGregor, Stuart W., Shepard, Thomas E., Richardson, Terry D., and Fitzpatrick, Joseph F., Jr., 1999, A survey of the primary tributaries of the Alabama and lower Tombigbee Rivers for freshwater mussels, snails, and crayfish: Geological Survey of Alabama Circular 196, 29 pp., 2 fig., 3 tab. ABSTRACT: "The Geological Survey of Alabama (GSA) conducted a survey of the primary tributaries of the Alabama and lower Tombigbee Rivers for freshwater mussels, snails, and crayfish from 1994 to 1996. The objective of the survey was to document existing populations of each group, especially regarding the status of Federally protected endangered or threatened species. During this study 30 species, subspecies, or forms of freshwater mussels were collected, in addition to the Asiatic clam. Two endangered and one threatened mussel species were collected alive, including a new tributary record for one endangered species. Eleven species of crayfish considered threatened, though not officially recognized as such, were collected. Included in the collection were specimens representing a range extension and new state record for one species, and the third record in Alabama of another very rare species. Nine species of snails representing three families were collected, including possible new tributary records for two or those species." The figures are maps and the tables are lists of localities. This is a work of mainly technical interest, with environmental implications. Available from: Publication Sales Geological Survey of Alabama P.O. Box O Tuscaloosa, AL 35486-0004, USA Telephone (205) 349-2852 Price: USD 5.00, plus 2.00 postage and handling. Payment must in U.S. funds. Make checks payable to "Map Fund". Andrew K. Rindsberg Curator, Paleontological Collection Geological Survey of Alabama