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The Fish & Wildlife Journal
Looking for "soft news," story ideas or information about Fish and Wildlife Service activities and accomplishments in the field? Try the Fish & Wildlife Journal website. The Fish & Wildlife Journal includes an online searchable database that contains hundreds of employee-written summaries of field activities and other accomplishments. California and Nevada Region Office StaffThe primary focus of the Region 8 staff is on strategic public communications issues at the Regional level. We also provide communications and outreach expertise to project leaders in the field, and support outreach and communications efforts of public affairs staff organic to Fish and Wildlife Offices in California and Nevada. Alexandra Pitts, Assistant Regional Director Public Affairs Contacts at Region 8 Field OfficesCarlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office Nevada Fish and Wildlife Office Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office Miriam Morrill, National Fire Outreach Team
Region 8 in the News
"Leave No Child Inside" A growing number of children's advocates and political leaders are worried that our culture's disconnection from nature is harming kids. This concern has caused the Fish and Wildlife Service and other government agencies to engage in a movement to "leave no child inside." KQED public television's QUEST program explores why we need nature, and efforts to encourage children to play outdoors. This segment orignally aired Monday, May 12, 2008. More on this topic is available on the QUEST website. Find out how your and your children can enjoy the many
"Condors vs Lead Bullets" External Affairs & NCTC contributed to this 10 minute video produced by KQED's "QUEST" series that examines the affects of lead on condor health. This program aired on KQED Feb. 20, 2007. FWS Condor Recovery partner, Ventana Wildlife Society, is featured in the video. The video aired prior to changes in California law in 2008 restricting lead ammunition in condor range. (Double click on the arrow to start the video) Visit Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, home to the Service's California condor recovery program. Hatchery Salmon to Hit the Road
USFWS Photo Coleman National Fish Hatchery in Shasta County, Calif., will be releasing millions of salmon smolt this year in an effort to help bolster salmon populations in California waters. Coleman Hatchery Project Leader Scott Hamelberg tells reporter Craig Miller of KQED's California Report how it will work. Listen to Scott's radio interview and view a slide show of hatchery operations. (This story aired April 30, 2008 and is provided courtesy of The California Report, a service of KQED Public Radio). Where to find Coleman National Fish Hatchery Special Agent Nets World's #1 Butterfly Smuggler
USFWS Photo Special Agent Ed Newcomer of the Torrrance, Calif., Law Enforcement Office recounts a 3-year investigation of the world's most wanted butterfly smuggler for National Public Radio's Weekend Edition that aired May 27, 2007. Listen to Ed's NPR interview Investigation Nets Leopard Shark Smugglers
USFWS Photo Special Agent Lisa Nichols of the San Diego Law Enforcement Office is featured in this NPR story about the investigation and prosecution of a Bay area church that smuggled thousands of protected leopard sharks from San Francisco Bay. This story aired nationally on February 13, 2007. Listen to Lisa on the NPR story Harris Fire Burns Over San Diego NWR
USFWS Photo by Scott Flaherty In October 2007, the Harris Fire burned through San Diego NWR, scorching more than 4,000 acres. SDNWRC project leader Andy Yuen surveys the damage from atop Mt. San Miguel. Get a glimpse of the fire's damage by watching this video (1:11 min ) Read the F&W Journal Report Protecting Habitat and Homes at San Diego NWR
USFWS Photo by Scott Flaherty Refuge Manager Jill Terp explains how the refuge's Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Program provides added fire protection for homes bordering the refuge. Learn more about Service's Fire Program in California and Nevada Rare Glimpse of a Rare Fish
USFWS Photo The Devils Hole pupfish was listed as endangered in 1967. A 10x20 ft limestone shelf at Devils Hole, a 93 degree pool at Ash Meadows NWR is the only natural habitat for this fish. The shelf lies 0.4 to 27 inches under water. Watch this video for a rare glimpse of pupfish feeding. (1:19) |
Conserving the Nature of America
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September 26, 2008
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