Waterfowl Population Status Report for 2008 Now Available
The 2008 Waterfowl Population Status Report is now available. This report incorporates information first presented in the previously released preliminary report “Trends in Duck Breeding Populations, 1955-2008.” In addition, the Waterfowl Population Status Report includes information received subsequent to the release of the Trend Report, including reports on summer habitat conditions and goose and swan population status. Waterfowl Population Status, 2008
Because of concern expressed over the large change in the canvasback population estimate from 2007 to 2008, the Service has recently evaluated survey data and analytical procedures for canvasbacks. This review has led the Service to conclude that the 2008 canvasback estimate is as reliable as past years’ estimates. A summary of this assessment is available: Summary: Evaluation of canvasback population estimates.
Endangered Species Act Protections Reinstated for Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf Population
The U.S. Federal District Court in Missoula, Montana, issued a preliminary injunction on Friday, July 18, 2008, that immediately reinstated the Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains. That area includes all of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming and the eastern one-third of Washington and Oregon and parts of north-central Utah. This injunction will remain in place until final resolution of this case occurs. News Release
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A Healthy River Benefits People and Wildlife: Recovery of the Missouri River
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along with other partners including Tribal nations and states along the Missouri River are working together to implement a river recovery program to ensure the long-term survival of native river species.Visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Web Site to learn more about how these efforts to restore a healthy river system benefit native species, local economies, recreation, and other interests, while balancing the needs of navigation and commerce.
A Great Day for Endangered Fish in the Grand Valley as Community Celebrates Completion of Capital Projects
On Tuesday, July 1, 2008, the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program hosted a dedication ceremony to celebrate the recent completion of a fish passage at the Price-Stubb Diversion Dam -- the last remaining barrier to fish migration on the Colorado River from Utah’s Lake Powell to the upper end of critical habitat near Rifle, Colorado – as well as completion of other capital projects in western Colorado to improve Colorado River habitat for people and endangered fish. These include fish passages and screens at three privately-owned diversion dams; a hatchery dedicated to raising and stocking endangered fish; canal check structures that help conserve water; a barrier net at a local reservoir that provides sport fishing opportunities; and nearly 2,700 acres of restored floodplain habitat. The dedication also acknowledged the Bureau of Reclamation which acts on behalf of the Recovery Program to oversee all aspects of capital construction projects. Learn More U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Sign Annual Funding Agreement for National Bison Range Complex
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation today signed an Annual Funding Agreement for the National Bison Range Complex, located in Moiese, Montana within the boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation. The agreement was negotiated over the past six months by professional natural resource management staff from both parties with support from Service, Department of the Interior, and Tribal leadership, and outlines the activities the Tribes will perform at the Bison Range during fiscal years 2009 through 2011.
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Public Hearing Scheduled on Proposed Critical Habitat for Salt Creek Tiger Beetle
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will host a public hearing on Tuesday,
July 1, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to provide an additional opportunity for the public to comment on a proposal to designate 1,795 acres as critical habitat for the Salt Creek tiger beetle. The Service reopened the comment period to accommodate additional public input, and consideration of oral and written comments received at the hearing. The new comment period will be open from June 3 through July 11, 2008
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Maguire Daisy Proposed for Delisting
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to remove the Maguire daisy (Erigeron maguirei), a perennial herb found in southeastern Utah from the Federal list of Threatened and Endangered Species. The plant occurs from the San Rafael Swell in Emery County, south into Wayne and Garfield Counties through the Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef.The best scientific and commercial information available indicates the Maguire daisy has recovered and no longer meets the definition of threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Cooperative recovery efforts have substantially increased the known number and distribution of Maguire daisy populations range-wide, stabilized populations, addressed threats, and provided adequate protection and management to ensure the plant’s long-term persistence.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Winners of the 2008 Colorado Junior Duck Stamp Contest
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that Jeriel Chalk, a home-schooled student in Johnstown and repeat contest winner, took top honors by winning the "Best of Show" in Colorado at the 2008 Junior Duck Stamp Contest. Jeriel's artwork was selected from over 400 entries from across Colorado. List Of Winners
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Project Leader Selected for D.C. Booth National Historic Fish Hatchery
Carlos Martinez has been selected as Project Leader for D.C. Booth National Historic Fish Hatchery in Spearfish, South Dakota. He will assume his duties on April 27. News Release
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September 18, 2008
