The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is awarding $37.2 million in grants to 20 states to support conservation planning and acquisition of vital habitat for threatened and endangered species across the nation. Authorized under Section 6 of the Endangered … Continued
Fish larvae that were captured by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists in May 2014 have been confirmed to be pallid sturgeon. These new genetic identifications add to mounting evidence that critically endangered pallid sturgeon spawned successfully in the Lower Missouri … Continued
In the Midwest, wildlife agencies, scientists, and others are monitoring the Animas River following a release of contaminated mine water. On August 5, 2015, Environmental Protection Agency workers were conducting an investigation of the Gold King Mine when loose material … Continued
A wide range of events will be held at U.S. national wildlife refuges and other locations in celebration of International Migratory Bird Day 2015. USFWS IMBD events include: Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival May 7-10, 2015 Homer, AK Biggest Week in … Continued
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission recently adopted a resolution supporting a bill that would promote wildlife-related recreation and youth involvement in outdoor activities across the state. Wildlife Commissioners took the action in support of House Bill 640, known as … Continued