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"The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is: working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people."
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The Endangered Species Program in the Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office has the responsibilities for activities specified under the Endangered Species Act of 1973... MORE-->
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The Fisheries Program focus is to design and conduct investigations that guide and evaluate the success of aquatic habitat restoration efforts that will lead to the recovery...MORE-->
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The Arcata Conservation Partnerships Program is comprised of two biologists and a fluvial geomorphologist/engineer that work in partnership with local entities and landowners to...MORE-->
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Office Current Events:

current events arrow10/01/2008 - Kure/Humboldt Bay Oil Spill

current events arrow09/19/2008 - New Zealand Mudsnail Discovered In Big Lagoon

current events arrow07/09/2008 -Klamath Juvenile Salmonid Health Update

current events arrow06/01/2008 - Willow Creek Trap on the Trinity River
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Featured Project:
Humboldt Bay Water Control Structure Inventory

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During the summer of 2006, the Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office conducted an inventory of water control structures around Humboldt Bay, California. This project was co-funded by the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District, California Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The objective of this project was to develop a GIS database containing spatial data for all tidegates, culverts, and other water control structures surrounding Humboldt Bay. This information was considered important for the development of a strategic approach to estuarine restoration, and for the development of improved management strategies for operation, replacement, or modification of the structures where needed. The information was also considered critical in planning for protection of property and habitats in the event of an oil spill...More Details
Last updated: December 8, 2008