On November 18, 2016, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced a final revised Mitigation Policy that will guide its review of potential impacts of land and water development projects on America’s wildlife and their habitats. The policy will … Continued
In November, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cuba’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment (CITMA). The MOU aims to facilitate joint efforts concerning science, stewardship, … Continued
Wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers, fishermen, hunters, and other stakeholders have been denied access to national parks, wildlife refuges, monuments, and other areas as the U.S. Government Shutdown continues. Theresa Pierno, Acting President of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) made the … Continued
In December, the U.S. Department of the Interior released a report detailing key successes of President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors Initiative (AGO). Segments of the report include local conservation priorities, expanding access to lands and waters for recreation, restoring critical … Continued